Synonyms for

Misinterpreted

Verb / mɪsɪˈntɜ:prʌtɪd / Another word for misinterpreted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To understand or explain something incorrectly or wrongly.

Synonyms & similar words

misconceive misread beamiss misunderstand misapprehend misinterpret misconstrue misunderstood misread misperceived misconstrued misjudged misapprehended miscomputed distorted garbled twisted perverted misrepresented misreported misstated misquoted mistranslated confused baffled puzzled flummoxed

Example sentences

  1. John misinterpreted the map and got lost.
  2. The teacher misinterpreted the student's answer and thought it was wrong.
  3. The reporter misinterpreted the politician's statement and published incorrect information.
  4. Sue misinterpreted her friend's text message and thought she was angry.
  5. The doctor misinterpreted the symptoms and prescribed the wrong medicine.

Quotes

  • Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, 'What else could this mean?' - Shannon L. Alder
  • I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right. - Albert Einstein
  • The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking

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