misnomered

/mɪsˈnoʊmərd/
adjective
  1. Having a name that is incorrect or misleading.
    • The misnomered 'Sweetwater River' is actually quite salty.
    • The 'Great Wall' of the shopping center is a misnomered name for a small fence.
    • Many people think the misnomered 'Killer Whale' is dangerous to humans.
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