misconceived

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adjective

mis·​con·​ceived ˌmis-kən-ˈsēvd 

1

: badly conceived

a confusing, misconceived film

a misconceived plan

2

: wrong or inaccurate

the misconceived notion that bats are birds

misconceived

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past tense and past participle of misconceive

Examples of misconceived in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That misconceived rogue-robot sequel to the campy 2022 treat diluted the original’s cheeky horror comedy by overloading on messy espionage elements. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Still, the incident may be a setback to the reputation of Safe Streets by seemingly confirming misconceived notions that all workers are at risk of being accused of a violent incident. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Contemporary costume design can carry the misconceived assumption that wardrobe choices come easily or don’t require much planning. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for misconceived

• achieved
• aggrieved
• believed
• bereaved
• conceived
• deceived
• perceived
• received
• relieved
• reprieved
• retrieved
• upheaved