deceptive

Describes something that gives a false impression or misleads.

ruОписывает то, что создаёт ложное впечатление или вводит в заблуждение.esDescribe algo que crea una impresión falsa o que induce a error o engaño, aparentando ser lo que no es.frQualifie ce qui crée une fausse impression ou induit en erreur, souvent en paraissant différent de ce qu'il est vraiment.deBeschreibt etwas, das einen falschen Eindruck erweckt oder in die Irre führt; auch auf Personen bezogen, die täuschen oder betrügen.ptDescreve algo que cria uma impressão falsa ou engana; que induz ao erro ou à mentira. Também pode se referir a algo ilusório ou traiçoeiro.zh形容事物造成虚假印象或使人产生误解；也可指有意欺骗、不诚实。arيصف شيئًا يُنشئ انطباعًا كاذبًا أو يضلّل، أو شخصًا يمارس الخداع والتضليل. ويشمل أيضًا ما يبدو خلاف حقيقته.

1. Misleading appearance B2 formal

   Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.

   • The calm water was deceptive; there were strong currents underneath.
   • His friendly smile was deceptive, hiding his true intentions.
   • The simplicity of the recipe is deceptive; it requires precise timing.

   ruОбманчивыйesEngañoso por aparienciafrTrompeur, qui induit en erreurdeTäuschendptEnganosozh具有欺骗性的arمُضِلّ

   Synonyme: delusivedisingenuousfallaciousfalsefraudulentillusorymisleadingspecious

   Antonyme: genuinehonestsincerestraightforwardtruthful

2. Intentionally dishonest B2 formal

   Tending to deceive or trick others; dishonest.

   • The company used deceptive advertising to sell its products.
   • She was accused of using deceptive practices in the negotiation.
   • His deceptive statements led to a misunderstanding.

   ruОбманчивыйesEngañoso, falazfrtrompeurdeTäuschendptEnganosozh欺骗性的arمُخادِع

   Synonyme: cunningdeceitfuldishonestduplicitousfraudulentguilefulmisleadingslytrickyunderhanded

   Antonyme: candidfrankgenuinehonestopensincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthful

• more deceptive comparative form
• most deceptive superlative form