ASTRAY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

astray

adverb

ə-ˈstrā

Definition of astray next

as in wrong

off the desired or intended path or course I think we were led astray by the unfortunate similarity of the two names

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Recent Examples of astray Their confidence rose either way, whether the AI had helped them or led them astray. —

Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The assumption of British men and law in this period was that a woman criminal in a pair was merely an accomplice led astray by the man. —

Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 The Washington Nationals could have pulled out a number of excuses to get them by had things gone astray Monday. —

Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 May 2026 Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for astray

Recent Examples of Synonyms for astray

wrong

Adverb

In their collective view, a lot more had to go wrong before making such a move.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 26 June 2026
There are just too many things that can go wrong that cross national borders.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026