What is another word for Mistaught?

Pronunciation: [mɪstˈɔːt] (IPA)

"Mistaught" is a term used to describe being taught in an incorrect or inaccurate manner. Some synonyms for "mistaught" include: misled, misinstructed, misguided, misdirected, misinformed, deceived, mis-educated and maltaught. These words convey the idea of receiving bad information or being taught in a way that is not helpful. Being mistaught can have negative consequences, resulting in confusion, wrong conclusions and setbacks in learning. It is important to recognize when we have been mistaught so that we can correct our understanding and avoid continuing to make the same mistakes.

What are the hypernyms for Mistaught?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Defective Pedagogy, Deficient Instruction, Erring Education, Erroneous Teaching, Faulty Training, Flawed Education, Inaccurate Teaching, Inept Instruction, Misleading Education, Poor Pedagogy.

Usage examples for Mistaught

So I did not talk blood and insurrection to that man there who sat munching black bread with that abused and Mistaught herd of human sheep, but took him aside and talked matter of another sort to him.
"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 3."
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
His disciples have grossly misunderstood and Mistaught his explanation.
"Studies in the Out-Lying Fields of Psychic Science"
Hudson Tuttle

Related words: mister, mistaught

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