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Meaning of misguidance
The primary meaning of "misguidance" is incorrect or flawed guidance or advice.
Etymology of misguidance
The word "misguidance" has its roots in the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong or faulty, and the noun "guidance" which comes from the Old French "guider" meaning to direct or lead, which is derived from the Germanic word "wit-" meaning to know or see
Historically, the word "misguidance" has been used since the 15th century to describe incorrect or flawed guidance or advice
Synonyms
deception
misinformation
false guidance
bad advice
flawed direction
erroneous instruction
misguided information
wrong counsel
false lead
misleading information
flawed advice
incorrect guidance
mistaken direction
misguided counsel
poor advice
inadequate guidance
insufficient direction
flawed leadership
misguided leadership
false information
misleading guidance
wrong advice
incorrect advice
mistaken advice
misguided instruction
flawed instruction
erroneous guidance
misleading counsel
false counsel
wrong guidance
incorrect direction
mistaken guidance
Definitions
- The act of guiding someone in the wrong direction or giving them incorrect advice
- * Advice or guidance that is incorrect or misleading
Usage Examples
- The tourist got misguidance from a local and ended up lost in the city
- * The company's misguidance on the project led to its failure
- * The teacher's misguidance on the assignment caused confusion among the students
Antonyms
guidance
direction
advice
counsel
leadership
instruction
tutoring
mentorship
coaching
teaching
education
training
enlightenment
illumination
edification
clarification
explanation
interpretation
explication
exposition
illustration
exemplification
demonstration
good advice
sound counsel
proper guidance
correct direction
right instruction