misleading

[mis-lee-ding]

adjective

1. deceptive; tending to mislead.

Other Word Forms

• misleadingly adverb
• misleadingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misleading¹

First recorded in 1630–40; mislead + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Oliver criticized Weiss’s journalistic track record, calling her work “irresponsible” at best and “deeply misleading” at worst.

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Over the years, several business partners sued James over his financing arrangements, alleging misleading and fraudulent practices.

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Wendy Osefos faces 16 charges, including seven felony charges for alleged false/misleading information fraud involving more than $300, eight misdemeanor conspiracy counts and a misdemeanor for an alleged false statement to an officer.

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There is an illuminating chapter on the misleading and exaggerated claims about protein.

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Hyams-Millard said that even if Case Connect is not a law firm, lawyers working with it could be held responsible for the potentially misleading nature of its ads.

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Related Words

• ambiguous 
• deceitful 
• disingenuous 
• evasive 
• false 
• inaccurate 
• puzzling 
• wrong