misdirected
adjectiveUK /ˌmɪsdəˈrektɪd/
US /ˌmɪsdəˈrektɪd/
Sent to the wrong place or person.
The letter was misdirected and arrived at our house by mistake.
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2. Used in a wrong or unsuitable way.
His misdirected anger hurt his friends.
3. Pointed or aimed at the wrong target.
The misdirected kick went straight into the wrong goal.
4. Given to the wrong person by mistake.
A misdirected email shared the secret with everyone.