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misdirected

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Synonyms & Antonyms of misdirected

as in misguided, ineffective

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for misdirected

ill-advised,
ineffective,
ineffectual,
misguided

careless,
sloppy,
tacky,
tactless,
undiplomatic

amateur,
amateurish,
crude,
green,
incompetent,
ineffectual,
inefficient,
inexperienced,
unpolished,
unprofessional,
unskilled,
unskillful

awkward,
botched,
bungling,
clumsy,
fumbled,
inept,
inexpert,
maladroit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for misdirected

adroit,
deft,
dexterous
(also dextrous),
facile

able,
accomplished,
adept,
capable,
clever,
competent,
consummate,
crackerjack,
expert,
masterful,
masterly,
polished,
professional,
proficient,
skilled,
skillful,
talented

diplomatic,
easy,
effortless,
gracious,
smooth,
tactful

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