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Misdirected Meaning in English

word · lemma: misdirect

mɪsdɪˈɹɛktɪd
miss-di-REK-tid
mɪsdaɪɹˈɛktɪd
miss-dy-REK-tid

التعريف

Used to describe something, such as an action, feeling, or object, that was sent, focused, or aimed in the wrong direction or at the wrong target.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in both formal and neutral contexts, often used with 'anger', 'effort', or 'energy' (e.g., 'misdirected anger'). Implies a good intention or resource not achieving the intended effect because it was aimed at the wrong thing.

جمل نموذجية

Her misdirected efforts did not solve the problem.

basic

The package was misdirected and arrived late.

basic

His misdirected anger upset his friends.

basic

I think your frustration is misdirected at your co-workers; the problem is with the system.

natural

All that misdirected energy could be put to better use.

natural

Sometimes people offer help, but it's misdirected and doesn't actually solve anything.

natural