misleading
Translation
misleading, deceptive
Examples
The statistics were misleading.
The statistics were misleading.
It would be misleading to say it was easy.
It would be misleading to say it was easy.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) causing someone to believe something that is not true The statistics were misleading.
((it is misleading to-inf)) it is misleading to do sth. It would be misleading to say it was easy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceptive, ambiguous, deceitful; Antonyms: clear, truthful, straightforward
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to mislead', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
If something is 'misleading', it is currently 'leading' you to a 'wrong' ('mis-') conclusion.