mistitled
Given incorrect name
Mistitled means given a wrong or inappropriate title.
A mistitled book has a name that misrepresents its contents.
A mistitled person holds a job title that doesn't match their actual role.
The article was mistitled—it wasn't really about climate change at all.
Incorrectly marked or tagged
- misnamedIncorrectly labeled or titled
- misnomerIncorrectly applied designation
- miscaptionedGiven incorrect description
- misidentifiedIncorrectly recognized or labeled
Printing mistake
- misprintTypographical error
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- erratumDocumented publishing mistake
correction · amendment · retraction · revision · update · inadvertent · accidental · unintentional
Causing false beliefs
- deceptiveCreating false impressions
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- bait-and-switchFraudulent substitution tactic
- misrepresentationFalse or misleading statement
fraudulent · dishonest · spurious · bogus · phony · sensationalized · exaggerated · manipulative
mislabeled
Incorrectly marked or tagged
- misnamedIncorrectly labeled or titled
- misnomerIncorrectly applied designation
- miscaptionedGiven incorrect description
typo
Printing mistake
- misprintTypographical error
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
erratum · correction · amendment · retraction · revision · update · inadvertent · accidental · unintentional · rectify
misleading
Causing false beliefs
- deceptiveCreating false impressions
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- bait-and-switchFraudulent substitution tactic
misrepresentation · fraudulent · dishonest · spurious · bogus · phony · sensationalized · exaggerated · manipulative · deceitful