MISCOMPREHENSION Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

miscomprehension

noun

Definition of miscomprehension

as in misconception

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Noun

There is a misconception that the biggest problem is concussions, Alosco said.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
The idea that top athletes from American football or basketball could simply transition to soccer and dominate is a misconception, as the sport prioritizes agility and creativity over sheer size or power.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of misconception

Noun

The researchers say the inability of LLMs to provide the correct location is an inherent flaw that arises from training biases or from misinterpretations of instructions within the current context.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
To prevent misinterpretation and reduce anxiety, leaders should establish clear exit norms.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of misinterpretation

Noun

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

Definition of misconstruction

Noun

The reference to the co-defendant's YOS sentence was mistakenly included in some communication out of our office based on a previous misstatement and was not part of the Governor's decision process.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lee Watson, in the email, said Burns never represented the board in the lawsuit and telling the court otherwise is a misstatement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026

Definition of misstatement

Noun

What begins as misjudgment, the official synopsis teases, spirals through human conflict into tragedy on a cosmic scale.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
Mistakes and misjudgments come with the territory, but there has been a notable uptick in errors leading directly to opposition chances.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Definition of misjudgment

Noun

And the epilogue, which takes place many years later, feels like a miscalculation.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
The problem is Will Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins, an utter miscalculation of characterization and performance chiefly responsible for turning what could be middling comedy into an unbearable slog.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of miscalculation

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