Misguided and Wrong

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Misguided adjective - Wrong in opinion or judgment.

Usage example: well-meaning but misguided teachers

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Wrong is a synonym for misguided in mistaken topic. In some cases you can use "Wrong" instead an adjective "Misguided", when it comes to topics like ill-advised, misinformed.

Nearby Words: misguiding, misguidance

Wrong adjective - Having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts.

Usage example: I'm sorry, but the latest research proves you wrong

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Misguided is a synonym for wrong in mistaken topic. You can use "Misguided" instead an adjective "Wrong", if it concerns topics such as incorrect.

Double Aesop: A triple one: Winthorpe: Learns his preconceived notions about the lower class (Billy Ray and Ophelia) were wrong and misguided.

Source: Film / Trading Places
It doesn't matter where the original wrong lies — whether it's a misguided author or a Misaimed Fandom.

Source: Accusation Fic
Black and White Morality: The setting explicitly defines what is right and wrong, but... White and Grey Morality: Aside from the Lich King and his agents, most antagonists are actually Anti-Villains, Well-Intentioned Extremists and similar misguided types.

Source: Tabletop Game / Blue Rose

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