Definition

In a way that shows a lack of good judgment or understanding.

Example

He misguidedly believed that he could finish the project in one day.

Conversation

I think he misguidedly believed that skipping classes would help him study better.

Yeah, that's definitely not the right approach.

It's such a shame, because he was doing really well before.

I hope he realizes it before it's too late.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misguidedly → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "guided" (from the root "guide" which comes from Old French *guider*, meaning to lead). The suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner) indicates the manner of the action. Thus, "misguidedly" means in a manner that is wrongly led or directed.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'led wrongly' ('mis-' means wrongly and 'guided' means led) — that's why misguidedly means acting in a way that is not directed correctly.

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