misguided

• Beschreibt eine Person, eine Handlung oder eine Überzeugung, die auf falschen Informationen, einem Fehlurteil oder einem Missverständnis beruht. Kann auch bedeuten, dass jemand in die Irre geführt wurde oder auf dem falschen Weg ist.

Describes a person, action, or belief that is based on incorrect information, poor judgment, or a mistaken understanding.

1. Wrong in judgmentB2formal

   Having or showing incorrect or mistaken beliefs or opinions.

   Irrig

   • His decision was based on misguided advice.
   • She had a misguided belief that hard work alone guarantees success.
   • The policy was well-intentioned but ultimately misguided.

   Synonymeerroneousfoolishill-advisedill-judgedincorrectmistakenunwisewrong

   Antonymejudiciousprudentsensiblesoundwise

2. Led astrayB2formal

   Directed or influenced in the wrong direction.

   In die Irre geführt

   • The young man was misguided by his peers into making poor choices.
   • Misguided loyalty can lead to serious consequences.
   • They followed a misguided leader who promised quick riches.

   Antonymedirectedguidedled

• Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, jemanden in die Irre zu führen oder in die falsche Richtung zu lenken; heute meist durch 'mislead' ersetzt.

An obsolete verb meaning to lead astray or to guide in the wrong direction; now replaced by 'mislead'.

1. Lead in the wrong directionB2formal

   To direct someone incorrectly, causing them to go the wrong way or make a wrong decision.

   In die Irre führen

   • The faulty map misguided the hikers into the dangerous terrain.
   • He was misguided by the confusing street signs.
   • The tour guide inadvertently misguided the group to the wrong museum.

   Synonymelead astraymisdirectmislead

   Antonymedirectguideleadsteer

2. Give bad adviceB2formal

   To provide someone with poor or incorrect advice, leading to negative outcomes.

   Schlechten Rat geben

   • The financial advisor misguided his clients into risky investments.
   • She felt her mentor had misguided her about the career path.
   • Politicians often misguide the public with misleading promises.

   Synonymemisadvisemisdirectmislead

   Antonymeadvisecounseldirectguideinstruct