1. away from the correct path or direction; lost
2. away from what is right, good, or desirable; into error or wrongdoing

Examples

• The hikers went astray in the dense forest.
• Without a map, we were led astray by the confusing signs.
• The young man was led astray by bad influences.
• Her calculations went astray somewhere in the middle.
• The package went astray in the mail system.
• Don’t let emotions lead you astray from your goals.
• The sheep had wandered astray from the flock.