misdirected

adjective

Definition of misdirectednext
as in misguided

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirected
  1. misguided
  2. ineffective
  3. careless
  4. ill-advised
Adjective
  • By honing these skills, leaders can transform misguided intentions into meaningful actions that inspire trust, collaboration and success.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But this is a misguided use of the language of science to give a sheen of legitimacy to unscientific claims.
    Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of misguided
Adjective
  • Don't Apply Herbicide to a Dormant Lawn Herbicide, just like fertilizer, is ineffective on a dormant lawn.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The scientists concluded that the cull was ineffective, and advised officials in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to focus on the cows, and leave the badger out of it.
    Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of ineffective
Adjective
  • His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of careless
Adjective
  • Obvious identifiers like a street name, alma mater or other information that may be readily available online are ill-advised, experts say.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • However, his first takedown attempt of the round was ill-advised as Covington shot while close to the fence.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of ill-advised
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