Cool MateMeaning of Misleading
giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe something that is not true
In simple words: causing someone to believe something that is not true
Misleading in a sentence
- **misleading information/advertisements**
- It would be seriously misleading to suggest that television has no effect on children.
- Some of the information on the website was dangerously misleading.
- The brochure was extremely misleading about the cost of the holiday.
- They face prosecution if they provide false or misleading information.
How to use Misleading
Use 'misleading' when describing information or visuals that can confuse or deceive. Avoid in formal writing about scientific or highly technical topics where precision is crucial.
Grammar pattern
misleading + object
Memory hint
Think of 'miss' leading you in the wrong direction.
Related words
Opposites of Misleading
- clear
- truthful
- straightforward
Common mistakes with Misleading
- Confusing 'misleading' with 'misunderstood'
- Using 'misleading' without an object (e.g., 'This is misleading' should specify what)
- Overusing 'misleading' when 'unclear' may be more accurate
Misleading appears in
Misleading in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مضلل
يسبب لشخص ما تصديق شيء غير صحيح
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিভ্রান্তিকর
কাউকে এমন কিছু বিশ্বাস করানো যা সত্য নয়
- GermanDeutsch
irreführend
jemanden dazu bringen, etwas zu glauben, das nicht wahr ist
- SpanishEspañol
Engañoso
Que hace que alguien crea algo que no es verdad
- Persianفارسی
گمراهکننده
وادار کردن کسی به باور چیزی که حقیقت ندارد
- FrenchFrançais
Trompeur, mensonger
qui fait croire quelque chose qui n'est pas vrai
- Hindiहिन्दी
भ्रामक
किसी को ऐसी बात पर विश्वास दिलाना जो सच नहीं है
- ItalianItaliano
Fuorviante
che fa credere a qualcuno qualcosa di non vero
- PortuguesePortuguês
Enganoso
que faz alguém acreditar em algo que não é verdade
- RussianРусский
Вводящий в заблуждение
заставляющий кого-то верить в то, что не является правдой
- Urduاردو
گمراہ کن
کسی کو ایسی بات پر یقین دلانا جو سچ نہیں ہے
- Chinese中文
误导性的, 欺骗性的
让人相信不真实的事情
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- Confusing
- False
- Dishonest
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Frequently asked questions about Misleading
What does Misleading mean?
causing someone to believe something that is not true
What is the definition of Misleading?
giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe something that is not true
How do you use Misleading in a sentence?
**misleading information/advertisements**
Can you give another example of Misleading?
It would be seriously misleading to suggest that television has no effect on children.
What are synonyms for Misleading?
Common alternatives include deceptive, confusing, misguiding, false, dishonest.
What is the opposite of Misleading?
Opposite meanings include clear, truthful, straightforward.
What words go with Misleading?
It commonly pairs with be, extremely, fairly, very, about.
What are common mistakes when using Misleading?
Confusing 'misleading' with 'misunderstood' Using 'misleading' without an object (e.g., 'This is misleading' should specify what) Overusing 'misleading' when 'unclear' may be more accurate
How do you pronounce Misleading?
US: /["/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Misleading?
Use 'misleading' when describing information or visuals that can confuse or deceive. Avoid in formal writing about scientific or highly technical topics where precision is crucial.
What CEFR level is Misleading?
"Misleading" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.