misleading
Translation
misleading, deceptive
Examples
The statistics were misleading.
The statistics were misleading.
It is misleading to call it a miracle.
It is misleading to call it a miracle.
Grammar Patterns
((misleading)) ((noun)) a misleading (noun) The misleading advertisement was banned.
It is ((misleading)) ((to-inf)) It is misleading (to do sth.) It is misleading to call it a miracle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceptive, false, confusing; Antonyms: truthful, clear, honest
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'mislead'. Used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
If something is 'misleading', it is 'leading' you to the 'wrong' ('mis-') conclusion.