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Misconstrued

Verb / ˌmɪskʌˈnstru:d / Another word for misconstrued — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Misconstrued means to interpret something incorrectly or to misunderstand.

Synonyms & similar words

misconceive beamiss misunderstand misapprehend misconstrue misinterpret misinterpret misunderstand misread mistake distort twist garble mangle pervert misjudge misdeem misconceive misapprehend miscompute misestimate miscalculate misperceive misreckon overlook ignore

Example sentences

  1. I misconstrued what my friend said and thought she didn't want to play with me.
  2. The teacher misconstrued the student's question and gave the wrong answer.
  3. He was afraid his words would be misconstrued and taken the wrong way.
  4. The politician's comment was misconstrued by the media.
  5. She was worried that her tone of voice would cause her message to be misconstrued.

Quotes

  • A single word of kindness can be misconstrued by the enemy.
  • Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things. If it is heeded in time, danger may be averted. If it is suppressed, a fatal distemper may develop. - Winston Churchill
  • I am not a perfect servant. I am a public servant doing my best against the odds. As I develop and serve, be patient. God is not finished with me yet. - Jesse Jackson

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