misleadingly

/mɪsˈlidɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that gives a wrong or false impression; deceptively.
    • He spoke misleadingly about his qualifications, claiming degrees he never earned.
    • The graph was drawn misleadingly, making a small increase look huge.
    • The advertisement was misleadingly simple, hiding many hidden fees.
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