misguided mentor
[mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd ˈmɛntər]
nounpl: misguided mentors
mentor equivocado
1. A person who guides, advises, or teaches another but does so with flawed judgment, incorrect information, or harmful intentions
The company's misguided mentor led the young entrepreneur toward a failing business strategy.
O mentor equivocado da empresa levou o jovem empresário em direção a uma estratégia comercial fracassada.
2. An advisor or teacher whose guidance is based on misconceptions, outdated knowledge, or poor decision-making
She realized her misguided mentor had given her terrible career advice that set her back years.
Ela percebeu que seu mentor equivocado havia lhe dado conselhos de carreira terrível que a atrasou vários anos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the concept of a 'misguided mentor' is particularly relevant in discussions about education, career development, and personal growth. In the US, there's an emphasis on accountability and litigation when mentors provide harmful guidance. In Brazil, the term often appears in family and organizational contexts, reflecting the importance placed on hierarchical relationships and the trust placed in authority figures.
NYC Slang
bad influence / bum steerer
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