Misdirective
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Synonym of misleading.
"It appears to me that the designation radio-thermal is not only inappropriate, but misdirective, and calculated to put in doubt (without cause, I admit) the correctness of Mr. M.'s views."
Example
More examples"It appears to me that the designation radio-thermal is not only inappropriate, but misdirective, and calculated to put in doubt (without cause, I admit) the correctness of Mr. M.'s views."
Etymology
From mis- + directive. Attested since the 19th century.