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pursue a mistaken course
/pɜːrˈsjuː ə mɪˈsteɪkən kɔːrs/
follow a wrong or misguided path
The company pursued a mistaken course by ignoring market trends.
The company followed a wrong strategy by not paying attention to market changes.
formal
To follow a wrong or misguided path or strategy, often leading to negative consequences.
Despite warnings, the government pursued a mistaken course in economic policy.
The government followed a flawed economic strategy despite being advised otherwise.
He pursued a mistaken course in his career by refusing to adapt to new technologies.
He made poor career choices by not adapting to technological advancements.
This phrase is often used in formal or analytical contexts to describe poor decision-making or misguided actions.
Collocations
pursue a mistaken course of actionto follow a wrong or flawed planpursue a mistaken course of treatmentto follow an incorrect medical approach
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
This phrase is best used in formal or analytical contexts, such as discussions about policy, strategy, or personal choices.
Gold Rule
Clarity
Use this phrase to clearly indicate that a decision or action was misguided or flawed.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'pursue' (to follow or engage in) and 'mistaken course' (a wrong or misguided path), emphasizing the idea of following an incorrect direction.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal or analytical contexts to describe poor decision-making or misguided actions. It is often used in discussions about policy, strategy, or personal choices.
Word Breakdown
pursue
to follow or engage in
verbmistaken
wrong or incorrect
adjectivecourse
a path or direction
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