deceiving

Definitions

Causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Misleading or giving a false impression.

Examples

The calm surface of the lake was deceiving, hiding the dangerous currents beneath.

He realized that her friendly demeanor was merely a deceiving mask to hide her true intentions.

It is often deceiving to judge a person's character based solely on their outward appearance.

Synonyms

misleading delusive fraudulent dishonest tricky fallacious beguiling

Antonyms

honest truthful sincere frank candid genuine straightforward