misdirective
English
Etymology
mis- + directive. Attested since the 19th century.
Adjective
misdirective (comparative more misdirective, superlative most misdirective)
- Synonym of misleading
- 1846 April 4, The Gardeners' Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette, page 222:
- It appears to me that the designation radio-thermal is not only inappropriate, but misdirective, and calculated to put in doubt (without cause, I admit) the correctness of Mr. M.'s views.
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Anagrams
- revictimised