MISCONSTRUCTION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

misconstruction

noun

ˌmis-kən-ˈstrək-shən

Definition of misconstruction next

as in misunderstanding

a failure to understand correctly his misconstruction of the blueprints led to some costly and time-consuming repairs

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Recent Examples of misconstruction Counsel should try to foresee and prevent any misconstruction. —

Joshua Stein, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Ohanian used his misconstruction of employment figures as the basis for a wide-ranging critique of California economic policy, mostly citing how the high cost of living drives people out of the state. —

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 This is a gross misconstruction of federal law. —

Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion (tns), Star Tribune, 10 Sep. 2020

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But after Ambassador Graham Martin was airlifted to safety with the embassy’s American flag, the helicopter evacuation had been canceled — the result of a misunderstanding, as air staff didn’t realize a group of Marines was still waiting to be picked up.

— Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Shah Alam was arrested in February 2025 after what his son described as a misunderstanding.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026