Misguided cousins got involved in coup attracting unwanted attention (11)
I believe the answer is:
conspicuous
'misguided' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for conspicuous that I've seen before include "Clearly visible" , "Spending to demonstrate wealth" , "Prominent" , "Obvious" .)