Misleading
Giving a false or misleading impression; intended to make someone believe something that is not true.
adjectiveMisleading
Giving a false or misleading impression; intended to make someone believe something that is not true.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a glossy online ad for a 'miracle' skincare cream. It shows dramatic before-and-after photos and boasts '100% proven results,' but the fine print reveals questionable sources and no real data. The overall impression is misleading.
Sounds Like
mis-LEED-ing
Looks Like
Looks like the word 'mislead' + 'ing' (prefix mis- + lead); visually resembles related form of the verb mislead.
Remember This
Note that 'misleading' describes information or appearances, not people. It is commonly used with nouns like 'advertisement,' 'sign,' or 'claim.'
Other Forms
Connect With
deceptive, misrepresentation, misleading information, ambiguity, deceit
Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'misled' (past tense of the verb) or 'misleadingly' (adverb).