misguided counsel
[/mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd ˈkaʊnsəl/]
noun phrasepl: misguided counsels
conselho equivocado
1. advice or guidance that is based on poor judgment, incorrect information, or flawed reasoning that leads someone in the wrong direction
Following misguided counsel from his advisor, he invested all his savings in a fraudulent scheme.
Seguindo conselho equivocado de seu assessor, ele investiu todas as suas economias em um esquema fraudulento.
2. recommendations that are well-intentioned but ultimately harmful or counterproductive
The misguided counsel to stay silent about the problem only made the situation worse.
O conselho equivocado de ficar em silêncio sobre o problema apenas piorou a situação.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, this phrase is commonly used to describe situations where professional advisors, mentors, or authority figures provide advice that results in negative outcomes. The term carries a slightly softer connotation than 'deliberate deception,' suggesting error rather than malice, which is important in maintaining professional relationships while acknowledging mistakes.
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