misguidedly
adverbUK /ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdɪdli/
US /ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdɪdli/
In a way that is based on a wrong idea or bad advice.
She misguidedly thought the stray cat would be friendly and tried to pet it.
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2. In a way that shows someone was led astray by bad guidance.
He misguidedly followed his friend's advice and lost his money.
3. In a way that is well-meant but based on a false belief.
They misguidedly tried to help by feeding the wild ducks.
4. In a way that is unwise because of a mistaken judgment.
The team misguidedly ignored the warning signs.