1. giving a false impression; misleading

Examples

• The advertisement was deceptive and made false claims about the product.
• His calm appearance was deceptive; he was actually very nervous.
• The simple-looking math problem was deceptive and quite difficult.
• The company used deceptive practices to hide their financial losses.
• The lake’s calm surface was deceptive—strong currents flowed beneath.
• Her friendly smile seemed deceptive after we learned about her true intentions.