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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are misled" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing situations where individuals are given false information or are deceived in some way.
Example: "Many consumers are misled by misleading advertisements that exaggerate the benefits of a product."
Alternatives: "are deceived" or "are misinformed."
Dictionary
are misled
verb
Past of mislead
Exact(58)
"The public are misled about this country's tax system.
Then he said, "You are misled, Mr. Melnik.
We are misled by the popular-culture portrayals of leaders.
Often students of educational research are misled into thinking that these components have little relation.
And I'm sure that some people are misled by the right-wing spin on the issue.
People are misled to believe they need years of vigorous physical exercise.
As a result, many students are misled into choosing universities based on false impressions.
Other immigrants are misled because they are not familiar with immigration law.
The First Amendment is a threat to our freedom, and must be changed before the people are misled by incorrect thoughts.
They are based on his belief, or pretended belief, that the mass of Africans are happy under apartheid, and are misled into revolt only by agitators.
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Many licensees feel they are misled about the leases they sign, and the conditions thereof.
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