misleading

[US]/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. deceptive; giving the wrong idea

Example Sentences

She was accused of deliberately misleading Parliament.

the publishing of misleading advertisements was a contravention of the Act.

it is a misleading fantasy to suggest that the bill can be implemented.

distorted and misleading accusations with no foundation.

your article contains a number of misleading statements.

gave my words a misleading twist.

Some of the information was dangerously misleading.

misleading consumers about quality will eventually boomerang on a car-maker.

he played a shell game , misleading the tax department about his real worth.

a misleading similarity. Somethingdeceptive causes one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true; the term may or may not imply intentional misrepresentation:

Here it must be observed that " Matriarchate " (q.v.) is a misleading term, as is " Gynaecocracy," for the custom of deducing descent on the spindle side .

Class action lawsuits are now being brought against fast food chains for their misrepresentative and misleading marketing techniques.

Real-world Examples

So that pigeon at the park really was misleading us?

Source: We Bare Bears

The bank argues that these figures are misleading.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

A joint statement urges governments not to disseminate misleading information.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2017

That's true, but the probability of them misleading you is lower.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

B. can be misleading to robot making.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

They were designed to give misleading emissions levels.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2015

However, this explanation is a bit misleading.

Source: WIL Life Revelation

Pazuello's statements were either wrong or misleading.

Source: VOA Standard English - Health

So once again, misleading words and exaggerated claims.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

But, this low-resolution comparison is actually pretty misleading.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

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