MISINTERPRETATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

misinterpretation

noun

ˌmi-sᵊn-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of misinterpretation

as in misunderstanding

a failure to understand correctly his misinterpretation of the ambiguously worded instructions was hardly his fault

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Recent Examples of misinterpretation That burden exists for good reason — accusations are sometimes based on misunderstanding, misinterpretation or worse, bad faith. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 3 June 2026 Conflating the two leads to misinterpretation of trends and misallocation of resources. — Jennifer E. O'Brien, The Conversation, 1 June 2026 Although Turkish officials have stopped short of declaring the incidents deliberate attacks, each interception raises the risk of escalation, whether through miscalculation, technical failure, or misinterpretation of intent. — Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 Keith Poliakoff, attorney for the developer, says his client will appeal the ruling and also request that the lower court rehear the case due to what Poliakoff called a misinterpretation of the Live Local Act. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misinterpretation

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misunderstanding

Noun

IPOs misprice for reasons other than misunderstandings about the businesses.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
As in much of Europe, tourism is a sensitive subject, so knowing the unwritten rules (and even a bit of the local language, Euskera) will help avoid misunderstandings and unlock the city’s joyful, trademark love of the table.

— Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

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