Definition

Having received incorrect advice or guidance, leading to poor decisions or actions.

Example

His misadvised decision to invest in that company cost him a lot of money.

Conversation

I think I was misadvised about that investment opportunity.

Really? What did they tell you?

They made it sound like a sure thing, but now I'm worried.

Yeah, sometimes people give misadvised tips without knowing the whole story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misadvised → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "advise" (from Latin "advisare", meaning to consider or counsel). The word "misadvised" means to have been given wrong advice or counsel.

Memory Tip

Think of receiving advice that is 'wrong' ('mis-') instead of helpful guidance ('advise').

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