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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
deceptivedelusionalfalsefraudulentdishonesttricky
Antonyms
honesttruthfulaccurategenuinestraightforwardsincere

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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