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Misguided

Mih-SGY-dihd

/mɪˈsɡaɪdɪd/

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Syllable breakdown

misguided

Dictionary meaning

Wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment.

Examples

  • Well-meaning but misguided teachers.

Synonyms: mistaken

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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