Misguided Definition

misguided
adjective
  1. poorly conceived or thought out; "an ill-conceived plan to take over the company"
  2. wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; "well-meaning but misguided teachers"; "a mistaken belief"; "mistaken identity"

"Misguided" in song lyrics

See how misguided is used in real songs:

  • "My downfall, I was so misguided"
    Custom Made Gangstas — Appreciate Love
  • "Got a right to be hostile, my peoples misguided"
    Dilated Peoples (Iriscience, DJ Babu) — On Deadly Ground
  • "An appearance decided by tips misguided"
    Elemental Zazen — Don't Front

Usage tips for "misguided"

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