misguided

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. poorly conceived or thought out

Similar word(s): foolish

2. wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

- well-meaning but misguided teachers

Similar word(s): wrong, mistaken

Sentences with misguided as an adjective:

- A misguided child may use his personal power in mischievous ways

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of misguide