- present participle of mislead.
misleading
Example Sentences
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As I’ve written before, most of the research showing that UPFs are bad for health is low-quality and very misleading.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026
Sanz said references to 23 missing people were misleading, explaining that the figure referred to people whose relatives had been unable to contact them and who could have reached evacuation centres or other safe locations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Boland testified against Meta in a trial in the US state of New Mexico earlier this year, in which it was accused of misleading users over the safety of its platforms for children.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Prosecutors had been considering a misdemeanor charge against Abbott for violating the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and a separate count for misleading the government, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Victim-oriented reporting would have a less misleading impact if the safety index were kept firmly in mind.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
