misbranded
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /mɪsˈbrændɪd/
KK: /mɪsˈbrændɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a product that has incorrect information on its label, which can mislead consumers about the product's qualities or contents.
Example
The company recalled the misbranded food items after realizing the labels were incorrect.
Conversation
Did you hear about that snack brand that got caught for being misbranded?
Yeah, I read about it! It's crazy how they misled everyone about the ingredients.
Exactly! I can't believe people were buying it without knowing it was misbranded.
It really makes you think about what you trust on the labels.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mislabelled
deceptive
false
Antonyms
accurate
genuine
true
verb
Definition
To label a product incorrectly or misleadingly, often in a way that can deceive consumers.
Example
The company was fined for selling misbranded food products that did not match their labels.
Tense Forms
Past: misbranded
Past Participle: misbranded
Conversation
Did you hear about that product that was misbranded at the store?
Yeah, I read about it online — such a mess!
I can’t believe they misbranded something so popular.
Root Explanation
Misbranded → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "brand" (from Old English "brand", meaning a mark or a burning). The word "misbranded" means incorrectly marked or labeled, often referring to products that are not accurately represented.
Memory Tip
Think of 'wrongly' ('mis-') labeling something with a 'mark' ('brand') — that's why misbranded means incorrectly labeled.
Visually Confused Words
branded