misguided
adjectiveUK /ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
US /ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
Having ideas or plans that are wrong and not helpful.
His misguided attempt to fix the computer made it stop working completely.
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2. Based on a wrong understanding of a situation.
The misguided belief that the earth is flat has existed for centuries.
3. Led or guided in the wrong direction.
The misguided hikers followed a false trail into the forest.
4. Well-meaning but poorly thought out.
Her misguided kindness ended up embarrassing the new student.