Misleading: meaning, definitions and examples
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misleading
[ mɪsˈliːdɪŋ ]
information
Giving the wrong idea or impression; deceiving or ambiguous.
Synonyms
ambiguous, confusing, deceptive, misinforming
Examples of usage
- It is important not to provide misleading information to customers.
- The advertisement was misleading and caused confusion among the viewers.
- She gave me a misleading answer that led to further misunderstanding.
someone
To cause someone to have the wrong idea or impression about someone or something.
Synonyms
deceive, delude, misguide, misinform
Examples of usage
- Don't let others misleading you with false information.
- He misled me by giving false directions.
- The company misled investors about their financial situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "misleading" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganoso
🇮🇳 भ्रामक
🇩🇪 irreführend
🇮🇩 menyesatkan
🇺🇦 помилковий
🇵🇱 mylący
🇯🇵 誤解を招く
🇫🇷 trompeur
- trompeuse
- mensonger
🇪🇸 engañoso
🇹🇷 yanıltıcı
🇰🇷 오해를 일으키는
🇸🇦 مضلل
🇨🇿 klamavý
🇸🇰 klamný
🇨🇳 误导性的
🇸🇮 zavajajoč
🇮🇸 villandi
🇰🇿 алдаушы
🇬🇪 მატყუნებელი
🇦🇿 aldadıcı
🇲🇽 engañoso
Word origin
The word 'misleading' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrong' or 'badly' and 'leading' which comes from the Old English word 'lædan' meaning 'to guide or lead'. Therefore, 'misleading' literally means 'guiding in the wrong direction'. The term has been in use since the late 16th century, evolving to its current usage in the English language.
See also: lead, leaders, leadership, leading, leads, leadwort, mislead, misleader.