misleading
3 definitions
• 8 examples
1
causing someone to believe something that is not true:
Examples:
misleading information/statements
Adverts must not create a misleading impression.
2
causing someone to believe something that is not true:
Examples:
misleading information
a misleading story
3
causing someone to believe something that is not true:
Examples:
misleading advertisements/advertising/adverts The credit company has been criticized by the Office of Fair Trading for printing misleading advertisements.
misleading claims/information/statements The money will compensate investors who received misleading information about the financial condition of the company.