misguide

verb

mis·​guide ˌmis-ˈgīd How to pronounce misguide (audio)
misguided; misguiding; misguides
Synonyms of misguidenext

transitive verb

: to lead astray : misdirect
a ploy to misguide consumers into thinking the food is healthy
misguider noun

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Examples of misguide in a Sentence

we were misguided by the flashy advertisements for what turned out to be pretty lousy pizza
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But my recent research suggests that this belief would be misguided. — George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026 It would have been misguided to paint himself as the bold employee held back by the ownership’s shackles. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 May 2026 But is their confidence misguided? — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Limiting access to supplies is misguided when a pouching system, fitted by experts, is what allows people to live normally. — Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misguide

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misguide was in the 14th century

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“Misguide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misguide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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misguide

verb
mis·​guide (ˈ)mis-ˈgīd How to pronounce misguide (audio)
: to lead astray : mislead
misguidance
-ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s
noun
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