Deceptive
(adjective)
- Tending or intended to deceive.
- Giving a false or misleading impression.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french deceptif, -ive, from latin deceptivus, from decipere "catch, cheat" (see deceive).
Examples:
- The statement was found to be deceptive.
- The packaging was deceptive and did not reflect the actual product.
- The advertising was deceptive and misleading.
- The smile was deceptive and hid the person's true feelings.
- The appearance was deceptive and hid the real nature of the thing.