Meaning
misleading, deceptive
- tending or designed to deceive, mislead, or give a false impression
In a sentence
Quella pubblicità è stata sanzionata perché era ingannevole.
That advertisement was penalized because it was misleading.
Le prime impressioni a volte possono essere ingannevoli.
First impressions can sometimes be deceptive.
Non fidarti: i dati presentati offrono un quadro ingannevole.
Don't trust it: the data presented offers a misleading picture.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ingannevole | masculine · singular |
| ingannevole | feminine · singular |
| ingannevoli | masculine · plural |
| ingannevoli | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in '-e' in the singular and serves both masculine and feminine nouns; plural '-i'.
- Commonly used with abstract nouns like 'pubblicità', 'aspetto', 'apparenza'.