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Misguidedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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misguidedly

 

[ mɪsˈɡaɪdɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, thought

Misguidedly refers to acting in a way that is mistaken or based on wrong judgments. It implies a lack of insight or understanding that leads one to make poor decisions. This term is often used to highlight actions or beliefs that are unfounded or not supported by facts. When someone behaves misguidedly, they may ignore evidence or advice that contradicts their views.

Synonyms

erroneously, foolishly, incorrectly, mistakenly

Examples of usage

  • She misguidedly trusted the wrong people.
  • They misguidedly pursued a plan that was doomed to fail.
  • He misguidedly believed he was in charge.
  • The project was misguidedly executed without proper research.

Translations

Translations of the word "misguidedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira equivocada

🇮🇳 गलत तरीके से

🇩🇪 irreführend

🇮🇩 secara salah

🇺🇦 неправильно

🇵🇱 błędnie

🇯🇵 誤って

🇫🇷 de manière erronée

🇪🇸 erróneamente

🇹🇷 yanlış bir şekilde

🇰🇷 잘못되게

🇸🇦 بطريقة خاطئة

🇨🇿 mylně

🇸🇰 mylne

🇨🇳 错误地

🇸🇮 napačno

🇮🇸 ranglega

🇰🇿 қате жолмен

🇬🇪 მცდარად

🇦🇿 səhvən

🇲🇽 erróneamente

Etymology

The word 'misguidedly' originates from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' which indicates wrongness or error, and 'guided,' which comes from the verb 'guide,' meaning to lead or direct. The term 'guide' traces back to Old French 'guidier' and Latin 'ducere,' meaning 'to lead.' The root 'guide' in English has been used since the 14th century. The adverb 'misguidedly' formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to 'misguided,' was coined to express the manner of an action being done in a misguided way. The evolution of the word reflects the changing perceptions of judgment, leadership, and decision-making in various contexts over time.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,968, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.