misleading

/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

misleading — 形容詞

  • misleadingpositive
  • more misleadingcomparative
  • most misleadingsuperlative

1. creating an impression that is not accurate, so that someone forms a false opini

1.形容詞B2
釋義

誤導的

使人產生錯誤印象或想法

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.

例句

The advertisement made misleading claims about the health benefits of the drink.

這則廣告對該飲品的健康效益做出了誤導性的宣稱。

make misleading claims about [topic]

Eitan realized the figures were misleading when he compared them with last year's data.

Eitan 將這些數字與去年的資料相比時，發現它們具有誤導性。

figures / data as subject of be misleading

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌He was misleading me on purpose when he said the price was final.
✅He deliberately gave me misleading information about the price.
💡'misleading' as an adjective describes the effect on the listener; the verb 'to mislead' is used for the person's action.
❌The report had one small error — it was very misleading.
✅The report had one small error, but it was not really misleading.
💡'misleading' is best reserved for cases where the wrong belief is significant, not for minor inaccuracies.