misdirected Definition
- 1directed or aimed wrongly or inaccurately
- 2sent to the wrong place or person
Using misdirected: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misdirected" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The misdirected letter ended up in my mailbox.
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His anger was misdirected towards his coworkers instead of the real problem.
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The misdirected missile hit a civilian area instead of the intended target.
misdirected Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: misdirected in Brief
'Misdirected' [ˌmɪsdəˈrektɪd] is an adjective that describes something that has been directed or aimed wrongly or inaccurately, or sent to the wrong place or person. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from a letter that was sent to the wrong address to a missile that hit the wrong target. Examples include 'The misdirected letter ended up in my mailbox.' and 'The misdirected missile hit a civilian area instead of the intended target.'
