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misleading

/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does misleading mean?

adjective

Causing someone to believe something that is not true; misleading information is often given in a way that is not obvious.

Example

"The company's misleading advertising led to a lawsuit."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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