misleading
/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
misleading — adjective
- misleadingpositive
- more misleadingcomparative
- most misleadingsuperlative
1. creating an impression that is not accurate, so that someone forms a false opini
creating an impression that is not accurate, so that someone forms a false opinion about a person, situation, or thing — for example, using numbers that hide the real cost, or presenting only part of the facts.
The advertisement made misleading claims about the health benefits of the drink.
make misleading claims about [topic]
Eitan realized the figures were misleading when he compared them with last year's data.
figures / data as subject of be misleading
It would be misleading for Rohan to describe his part-time job as a career on the university application.
The travel website was criticized for posting misleading photos that made the hotel look better than it was.
Antonia found the title of the book misleading because the story was not about science at all.
- deceptive
Stronger than misleading — deceptive usually implies deliberate trickery (e.g. deceptive packaging)
- confusing
Milder than misleading — confusing causes uncertainty rather than a definite false belief
- unreliable
Focuses on trustworthiness of the information source, not the impression it creates
- truthful
A truthful statement or account reflects facts accurately
- straightforward
Clear and easy to understand, without hidden implications
- accurate
Correct in every detail, leaving no room for false conclusions
文法句型
be + misleading
find + noun + misleading
it + be + misleading + to-infinitive
misleading + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used before nouns (a misleading statement) or after linking verbs (the results are misleading). Frequently modified by adverbs such as highly, very, quite, or potentially. The adjective does not imply intent — something can be misleading by accident if it creates a wrong impression in the listener or reader.