misdirective

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ directive. Attested since the 19th century.

Adjective

misdirective (comparative more misdirective, superlative most misdirective)

1. 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.

Anagrams

• revictimised