MISLED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in confused

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verb

past tense of mislead

as in deceived

to cause to believe what is untrue the coral snake's attractive colors can mislead you into thinking that it is harmless

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Some said they had been misled about the partisan nature of the celebration. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Some of her victims, members of the Fink family, also addressed the courtroom, sharing how they were misled by their friend and former classmate. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations. — Otis Moss Iii, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 The story misled the enemy into thinking diet rather than technology accounted for the success. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 And then misled Congress about it, in order to avoid scrutiny and concern over NIH's funding. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 An employee who takes on a role without fully understanding the scope, pace, management style, or tools involved is likely to feel misled within weeks. — William Jones, USA Today, 18 June 2026 At the center of CASA’s allegations is McElroy’s accusation that DOJ attorneys misled a federal court in Texas about the status of communications between the government and the hospital. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misled

Adjective

In Timon, by contrast, everything is a rush, everything is broke-off and confused, everything is hurtling through suffering towards oblivion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
But when non-negotiable tasks are framed as questions, children can become confused about whether the task is actually optional.

— Siggie Cohen, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of confused

Adjective

Your assumption of my competence, while gracious, would be terribly misguided.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
In 2023, the New Mexico Supreme Court struck down this misguided rule, thereby restoring the public’s stream-access rights enshrined in the state constitution.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Definition of misguided

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Ricky Saints tricked the referee into thinking Lil Yachty used the kendo stick on him, and after traveling all the way to Riyadh, Yachty was tossed out just minutes into the match.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.

— Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 June 2026

Definition of tricked

Adjective

There are reports of suicide from all of these enormous hormonal fluctuations, and yet women are left in the dark and misinformed about what to expect.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Why the plea deal was delayed The plea deal was delayed last week after Jackson had an outburst in court when his family was misinformed about the hearing time.

— Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of misinformed

Verb

Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of fooled

Adjective

The legs of these capri pants are so wide that you may be mistaken for wearing a skirt, while the timeless stripe pattern creates a flattering, elongating effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Often, though, mistaken mindsets and pervasive myths get in the way of your ability to deliver a powerful presentation.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of mistaken

Adjective

In 2024, Air Canada's AI agent gave a passenger incorrect information about bereavement fares.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026

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