Misguidance: meaning, definitions and examples

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misguidance

[ mɪsˈɡaɪdəns ]

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in decision making

Misguidance is the act of giving someone the wrong information or advice, leading them to make incorrect decisions or take the wrong course of action. It can result in confusion, mistakes, and negative consequences.

Synonyms

misdirection, misinformation, misleading

Examples of usage

Her misguidance caused him to invest in a failing company.
The misguidance of the tour guide led us to the wrong trail.

Translations

Translations of the word "misguidance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desorientação

🇮🇳 गुमराह

🇩🇪 Irreführung

🇮🇩 penyesatan

🇺🇦 дезорієнтація

🇵🇱 wprowadzenie w błąd

🇯🇵 誤解

🇫🇷 désorientation

🇪🇸 desorientación

🇹🇷 yanıltma

🇰🇷 오도

🇸🇦 تضليل

🇨🇿 zmatení

🇸🇰 zmätenie

🇨🇳 误导

🇸🇮 zavajanje

🇮🇸 villandi leiðbeiningar

🇰🇿 адастыру

🇬🇪 ცდომილება

🇦🇿 yanıltma

🇲🇽 desorientación

Word origin

The word 'misguidance' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'wrong' or 'badly' and 'guidance' meaning 'direction or advice on how to act or proceed'. The term has been in use since the 17th century, evolving to describe the act of leading someone astray or providing them with inaccurate information. Misguidance can have serious implications, especially in situations where correct decisions are crucial.