misguided

[/mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/]

adjective

equivocado

1. having or resulting from mistaken ideas or wrong judgment; poorly directed or ill-advised

It was a misguided attempt to help.

Foi uma tentativa equivocada de ajudar.

2. led astray or given wrong information; deceived

The misguided tourists followed the incorrect map.

Os turistas enganados seguiram o mapa incorreto.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

equivocado / mal orientado

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

equivocado / desorientado

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

equivocado / enganado

Alternative form commonly used

Portugal

desencaminhado / mal orientado

Preferred in European Portuguese

barking up the wrong tree

on the wrong track

led astray

off base

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