misleading
Aussprache: [mɪsˈliːdɪŋ]
Wort
Kontext: „communication“
(adjective) when something gives a wrong idea or is not clear. It can trick people into thinking something that isn't true. For example, if a picture shows a big smile but the person is actually sad, that can be misleading.
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The ad was very clever, but some people found it misleading about the product's actual quality.
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The information in the report was not misleading; it clearly stated the facts.
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Can a map be misleading if it doesn't show all the roads?
Kontext: „deceit“
(verb) to cause someone to think something false. It's like telling a little lie that can confuse someone. If you're not careful, you might mislead your friend without meaning to.
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She didn't mean to mislead him; she just forgot to mention an important detail.
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He was honest and did not mislead anyone during the discussion.
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How can someone accidentally mislead their colleagues with information?
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