misknow

verb

mis·​know ˌmis-ˈnō How to pronounce misknow (audio)
misknew ˌmis-ˈnü How to pronounce misknow (audio)
-ˈnyü
; misknown ˌmis-ˈnōn How to pronounce misknow (audio) ; misknowing
misknowledge noun

Examples of misknow in a Sentence

so often, for all of our presumption, we misknow the hearts of others

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misknow was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Misknow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misknow. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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