1. given an incorrect or inappropriate name

Examples

• The so-called ‘killer whale’ is actually misnamed since it’s a dolphin, not a whale.
• Many people think the panda bear is misnamed because it’s not actually a bear.
• The restaurant was misnamed ‘Quick Bite’ since service was extremely slow.
• The misnamed street led to confusion for visitors trying to find the museum.
• Despite being misnamed, the product became popular with consumers.
• The misnamed building directory caused people to get lost in the complex.