Misleading
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /(ˌ)mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Misleading is an adjective meaning Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.
Meaning
Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- misleadings
Synonyms for misleading
Depending on context, synonyms include confusing, misdirective, mistakable, disinformation, fakeout, misinformation.
Antonyms for misleading
Common opposites include clear, unconfusing, unmisleading.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deceptive, dishonest, dishonorable, spurious, bogus, mendacious.
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