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misleading
[/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/]
adjective
enganoso
1.
giving the wrong impression or interpretation; deceptive
The advertisement was misleading about the product's effectiveness.
O anúncio era enganoso sobre a eficácia do produto.
2.
tending to lead someone in the wrong direction or to a wrong conclusion
His misleading statement confused the entire audience.
Sua declaração enganosa confundiu toda a plateia.
Synonyms
deceptive
delusional
false
fraudulent
dishonest
tricky
Antonyms
honest
truthful
accurate
genuine
straightforward
sincere
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enganoso
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
enganoso
standard usage
São Paulo
enganoso
standard usage
Portugal
enganador
alternative form also used
Related Idioms & Phrases
to lead someone astray
to pull the wool over someone's eyes
enganar alguém
induzir em erro
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