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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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Recent Examples of misled
Verb
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
  1. confused
  2. deceived
  3. misguided
  4. tricked
  5. misinformed
  6. fooled
  7. mistaken
  8. incorrect
Adjective
  • Many victims feel embarrassed or confused and wait, and that delay is exactly what the scammers are counting on.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • If anyone becomes hot to the touch, extremely confused or unconscious, get help immediately.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of confused
Verb
  • Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring with a spectacular cross-shot that deceived Jordan Pickford and, although Jude Bellingham struck back for England in first-half stoppage time, Norway looked the more likely winners as the second period wore on.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Only after this second handover did my father realize he had been deceived.
    — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of deceived
Adjective
  • The marketing image of Mitchell’s kindergarten-age daughter wearing one of the clear hydrogel sheet masks didn’t help, reading like a misguided attempt to attract attention in crowded social feeds.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 9 July 2026
  • Your assumption of my competence, while gracious, would be terribly misguided.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of misguided
Verb
  • 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
  • His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of fooled
Adjective
  • Initial reports indicated a fire had broken out on the vessel, but authorities later determined witnesses had mistaken steam for smoke, the fire department said in a news release.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • This game, too, was not without controversy, though, as Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review for ‘mistaken identity’.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of mistaken
Adjective
  • Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • In the suit, they are referred to as a guidance counselor and principal, which the school district’s attorneys claim is incorrect.
    — Austin Horn July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of incorrect

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