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🇬🇧🇨🇳 misleading - 误导 : English Lesson

adjective
Meaning of "misleading" ("误导"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Misleading means something looks or sounds true but actually tricks you and gives you the wrong idea, like a sneaky clue that points you in the wrong direction.

🃏 Flash Card

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💬 Example Sentences

The “healthy” salad was misleading because it was mostly croutons, bacon, and a small lettuce leaf waving for help.
The teacher’s “short quiz” announcement was misleading because the quiz had more questions than the school has windows.
The weather app was so misleading that I wore flip‑flops to a surprise snowstorm and invented the sport of toe freezing.
Grandpa’s misleading story about walking to school through twelve snowstorms turned out to be a five‑minute sunny walk past an ice cream shop.
The label “do not push” on the big red button was very misleading, because in cartoons those buttons ALWAYS do something amazing, like launch confetti, open trapdoors, or start a dance party.

📖 Mini Story

At the seaside stall, a bright sign promised "Real Fish" but the smell was wrong. A small boat model and a fake net gave a misleading sight. The photos were misleading, the green light was misleading, the seller’s smile was misleading, the label was misleading. The crowd left angry; the boy pressed his hand to his heart, learning to look closer.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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