Misdirected: meaning, definitions and examples
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misdirected
[ ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛktɪd ]
wrong direction
Misdirected refers to something that has been sent or guided incorrectly, whether it be information, messages, or actions. It implies a failure in the intended target or destination, leading to confusion or misunderstanding. This term can be applied in various contexts such as communication, shipping, or even personal behavior. The fundamental characteristic of something misdirected is that it strays from its intended course.
Synonyms
incorrect, misguided, misplaced, off-target
Examples of usage
- The misdirected package was sent to the wrong address.
- Her misdirected anger affected her relationships.
- He received a misdirected text that was meant for someone else.
Translations
Translations of the word "misdirected" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mal direcionado
🇮🇳 गलत दिशा में
🇩🇪 fehlgeleitet
🇮🇩 salah arah
🇺🇦 неправильно направлений
🇵🇱 źle ukierunkowany
🇯🇵 誤った方向に向けられた
🇫🇷 mal dirigé
🇪🇸 mal dirigido
🇹🇷 yanlış yönlendirilmiş
🇰🇷 잘못된 방향으로 향한
🇸🇦 موجه بشكل خاطئ
🇨🇿 špatně nasměrovaný
🇸🇰 nesprávne nasmerovaný
🇨🇳 错误导向的
🇸🇮 napačno usmerjen
🇮🇸 rangað ranglega
🇰🇿 қате бағытталған
🇬🇪 არასწორად მიმართული
🇦🇿 səhv yönləndirilmiş
🇲🇽 mal dirigido
Etymology
The term 'misdirected' is composed of the prefix 'mis-', meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly', and the word 'directed', which is derived from the Latin 'directus', meaning 'to set straight or guide'. This combination emphasizes the notion of straying from the correct path. The usage of 'misdirect' can be traced back to the early 20th century, especially in communication and logistics contexts. Over the years, as technology evolved, the implications of the term expanded to include digital communications, such as emails and messages, making it increasingly relevant in today's interconnected world. Thus, 'misdirected' has become a commonly used term to address errors in various forms of guidance or delivery.