- present participle of mislead.
misleading
Example Sentences
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For a second day, Meta is fending off accusations by a coalition of US states that it deliberately designed its products to hook children and gather their data while misleading the public.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The government said recent changes to planning guidelines showed it was "cracking down on illegal traveller sites" and it was "completely misleading to suggest otherwise".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Winn previously described the Observer's article as "highly misleading" and said the couple were taking legal advice.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
That followed a $375 million penalty by a New Mexico jury this spring for misleading users about the safety of its platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“But you have been misleading me, young woman!” said Xenophilius, now sitting up much straighter in his chair and goggling at Hermione.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
