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MISGUIDED Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word misguided. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word misguided. (close relations)
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erroneous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing or characterized by error

fallacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing or based on a fallacy

• involving deception

• based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information

faulty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a defect

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

inaccurate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• erroneous

incorrect
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

adjective satellite

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

mistaken
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

• arising from error

untrue
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not according with the facts

• not true to an obligation or trust

• not accurately fitted; not level

• (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

wrong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• contrary to conscience or morality or law

• based on or acting or judging in error

noun

• that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

adverb

• in an incorrect manner

adjective satellite

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not functioning properly

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

• badly timed

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

verb

• treat unjustly; do wrong to

mislead
verbv
verb

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• give false or misleading information to

confused
adjectiveadj
adjective

• mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently

adjective satellite

• perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

• lacking orderly continuity

• having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity

• thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

course
nounn
noun

• education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

• a connected series of events or actions or developments

• general line of orientation

• a mode of action

• a line or route along which something travels or moves

• a body of students who are taught together

• part of a meal served at one time

• (construction) a layer of masonry

• facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport

adverb

• as might be expected

verb

• move swiftly through or over

• move along, of liquids

• hunt with hounds

errant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• straying from the right course or from accepted standards

• uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable

erring
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• capable of making an error

misadvise
verb

• give bad advice to

misdirect
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• put a wrong address on

misinform
verbv
verb

• give false or misleading information to

off
adverbadv
adjective

• not in operation or operational

• (of events) no longer planned or scheduled

adverb

• from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)

• at a distance in space or time

• no longer on or in contact or attached

adjective satellite

• below a satisfactory level

• in an unpalatable state

• not performing or scheduled for duties

verb

• kill intentionally and with premeditation

stray
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

adjective satellite

• not close together in time

• (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home

verb

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• wander from a direct course or at random

• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

straying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• unable to find your way

lead astray
verbv
verb

• teach immoral behavior to

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• cause someone to believe an untruth

Best Hypernyms For MISGUIDED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for misguided, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
advise conduct counsel direct guide lead rede take

Alternatives for ERRONEOUS

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