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misguidance
[/mɪsˈɡaɪdəns/]
noun
pl: misguidances
orientação errada
1.
The act of guiding someone incorrectly or providing wrong advice or direction
The misguidance from his mentor led him down the wrong career path.
A orientação errada de seu mentor o levou por um caminho de carreira incorreto.
2.
Incorrect or faulty guidance that causes someone to go astray
Due to misguidance, the project failed to meet its objectives.
Devido à orientação errada, o projeto não atingiu seus objetivos.
Synonyms
misdirection
bad advice
false guidance
misleading direction
wrong counsel
Antonyms
guidance
correct direction
sound advice
proper guidance
wise counsel
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
orientação errada
Most common usage
São Paulo
orientação equivocada
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
orientação inadequada
Preferred formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
lead someone astray
put someone on the wrong track
steer someone wrong
give bad direction
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