The difference between Confusing and Misleading

When used as adjectives, confusing means difficult to understand, whereas misleading means deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression.


Misleading is also noun with the meaning: a deception that misleads.

check bellow for the other definitions of Confusing and Misleading

  1. Confusing as an adjective:

    difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic etc

    Examples:

    "Several sections in that book are really confusing."

  1. Confusing as a verb:

  1. Misleading as an adjective:

    Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression.

  1. Misleading as a verb:

  1. Misleading as a noun:

    A deception that misleads.

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