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misguided objective

[mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
noun phrasepl: misguided objectives
objetivo equivocado
1. A goal or aim that is based on incorrect understanding, poor judgment, or flawed reasoning
The company's misguided objective to cut costs by reducing quality ultimately damaged their reputation.
O objetivo equivocado da empresa de reduzir custos diminuindo a qualidade acabou por danificar sua reputação.
2. A target or purpose pursued with mistaken beliefs or faulty logic
His misguided objective of winning her affection through manipulation only pushed her further away.
Seu objetivo equivocado de conquistá-la através de manipulação apenas a afastou ainda mais.
Synonyms
misplaced goalill-advised aimflawed objectiveerroneous targetmistaken purpose
Antonyms
sound objectivewell-founded goalwise aimjustified objectivecorrect purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo equivocado
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objetivo errado
informal alternative commonly used
Portugal
objectivo equivocado
uses older spelling 'objectivo'; more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

barking up the wrong tree
off the mark
on the wrong track
missing the point
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