Meaning & use

misleading

adjective·Academic

Giving a false or inaccurate impression, often causing someone to reach a wrong conclusion.

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The advertisement was misleading because the discount only applied to one product.

Her misleading directions sent us driving in completely the wrong direction.

A note on using this word

Misleading can result from carelessness, not just intent to deceive, unlike 'deceptive,' which implies deliberate dishonesty.

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