misguided
|mis-guid-ed|
B2
/mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
(misguide)
wrong guidance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misguided' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'guide' from Old French 'guider', meaning 'to lead or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'misguide' changed from the Old French word 'guider' and eventually became the modern English word 'guide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead wrongly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having faulty judgment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41