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misleading

Pronunciation: [mɪsˈliːdɪŋ]

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Learn how to use misleading in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The ad was very clever, but some people found it misleading about the product's actual quality.

Example

The information in the report was not misleading; it clearly stated the facts.

Example

Can a map be misleading if it doesn't show all the roads?

Context: “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.

Example

She didn't mean to mislead him; she just forgot to mention an important detail.

Example

He was honest and did not mislead anyone during the discussion.

Example

How can someone accidentally mislead their colleagues with information?

How to pronounce misleading

Pronunciation: [mɪsˈliːdɪŋ]

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