Falsely: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used to describe situations where someone has given wrong information or been wrongly accused. It also carries a negative connotation, indicating intentional or accidental misrepresentation.

• He was falsely accused of stealing money
• The media falsely reported that the celebrity was arrested

This word is most commonly used to describe factual or technical errors. It is neutral and does not imply malice or intentional wrongdoing.

• The test was incorrectly graded
• He incorrectly spelled the word in the competition

This word describes actions or beliefs based on errors or misunderstandings. It often emphasizes that the mistake was unintentional.

• She mistakenly thought the meeting was at 3 PM
• The tourists mistakenly went to the wrong museum

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Use this word when something or someone is giving the wrong idea or impression, but not necessarily through a direct lie. It can imply confusion or misunderstanding caused by the information given.

• The figures in the report were misleadingly optimistic

This word is used when something appears one way but is actually different, often used when someone is trying to trick or mislead others. It implies that there is an element of deceit or trickery involved.

• The advertisement was deceptively attractive

Used when something is untrue or has been incorrectly represented; it often implies that the falsehood is either intentional or unintentional but does not necessarily carry a heavy moral judgment.

• The man was falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit
• The report falsely claimed that the company was bankrupt

Used when someone is being untruthful or cheating. It implies a clear moral wrongdoing and carries a negative connotation.

• He acted dishonestly by hiding the mistake from his employer
• The company's practices were found to be dishonestly misleading consumers

Used when someone intends to make someone believe something that is not true. It often implies a deliberate attempt to mislead or deceive.

• The magician's tricks made the simple act appear deceptively complicated
• She smiled deceptively, hiding her true intentions