Delusive

[dɪ'l(j)uːsɪv] or [dɪ'lusɪv]

(adj.) inappropriate to reality or facts; 'delusive faith in a wonder drug'; 'delusive expectations'; 'false hopes' .

Checked by Alfreda--From WordNet

(a.) Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind; deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream.

Inputed by Frieda

a. Fallacious, deceitful, deceptive, deceiving, illusive, illusory, CLAP-TRAP.

Edited by Gail

These prospects might be delusive, but they were brilliant--to some they were even true. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
It seemed calculated to suggest ideas she had no intention to suggest--ideas delusive and disturbing. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Hopes are often delusive, said Mr. Trumbull, still in confidence. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
The fresh winds blew away desponding doubts, delusive fancies, and moody mists. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
But as to Fred Vincy, it is only fair he should be excused a little: old Featherstone's delusive behavior did help to spoil him. George Eliot. Middlemarch.

Edited by Gail