misdeˈscriptive,a. [mis-1 6.] Giving an inaccurate description (of). 1903Law Q. Rev. Jan. 9 His title is therefore misdescriptive of his book.1938R. G. Collingwood Princ. Art v. 80 Calling it by that misdescriptive name, we patronizingly license the child to go on with it.