Meaning & Definition of word "Misleading"

Misleading

/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

1. Causing someone to believe something that is not true; deceptive.
- Example: The advertisement was misleading, suggesting that the product could deliver results it could not.
2. Leading or guiding someone in a wrong direction or towards false conclusions.
- Example: His misleading comments during the presentation caused confusion among the team members.
3. Conveying information in a way that creates a false impression.
- Example: The statistics presented were misleading and led the public to draw incorrect conclusions about the safety of the vaccine.
4. Serving to mislead; having the potential to create misunderstandings or errors in judgment.
- Example: Her misleading statement about the company's profits resulted in a drop in stock prices.

From the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrong or bad, and 'lead' meaning to guide or direct.

misleading information:

Information that creates a wrong impression or belief.

misleading marketing:

Marketing tactics that may deceive consumers about a product's quality or benefits.

deception:

The act of deceiving someone by misleading them.

illusion:

A false idea or belief.

fallacy:

A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument.

Meaning: A term often used for exaggerated claims.

Example Sentence: That pitch was so misleading, it felt more like a fairy tale.

Meaning: Used to describe fake news or false reports.

Example Sentence: Beware of misleading headlines that don’t reflect the real story.