What does misleading mean?
Misleading means Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true..
Misleading
/(ˌ)mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true..
Definitions by Sense
- Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.
- present participle and gerund of mislead
- A deception that misleads.
Example Sentences
The problem does not appear so hopeless when misleading metaphor is discarded.
According to this tradition, acts of deception that are mere misleadings are morally better than acts of deception that are lies.
Synonyms for misleading
Antonyms for misleading
Related Words
Word Forms
- more misleading
- most misleading
- misleadings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misleading?
Common synonyms include confusing, misdirective, mistakable, disinformation.
What is the opposite of misleading?
Possible antonyms include clear, unconfusing, unmisleading.
How do you use misleading in a sentence?
The problem does not appear so hopeless when misleading metaphor is discarded.
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