misleading wording; faulty expression; misunderstanding from poor wording
Refers to a statement that is likely to cause misunderstanding, or the misunderstanding itself. Often used in phrases like 語弊がある (there is a risk of being misunderstood) or 語弊を招く (to invite misunderstanding).
That way of putting it might be misleading.
彼の説明は語弊を招いた。
His explanation caused a misunderstanding.