Synonyms

misled

American

[mis-led] / mɪsˈlɛd /

adjective

wrongly led, guided, or informed.

He's not a bad writer, just terribly misled about his strengths.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of mislead.

Etymology

Origin of misled

First recorded before 1000

Example Sentences

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Some iPhone users could be eligible to collect up to $95 per device as part of a settlement over allegations that Apple misled consumers about the abilities of its artificial intelligence-powered features.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

New Mexico sued the company under a consumer protection law claiming that Meta misled children and parents when it marketed Facebook and Instagram as safe environments for minors.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer will not face a parliamentary investigation over claims he misled MPs about the process to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

In a neat bit of circularity - and proof that fans weren't misled by that hotel video - many of them were finished in the bathroom.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“How long you think it take if someone tells you you can’t vote before it spreads?” asked one man who was misled.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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