Thesaurus results for MISCONCEIVE

misconceive

verb

ˌmis-kən-ˈsēv

Definition of misconceive

as in to misunderstand

to make an incorrect judgment regarding misconceived the scope of the nation's financial crisis

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Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Maybe an important meeting is rescheduled at the worst possible time, or perhaps someone misunderstands the context of your conversation.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of misunderstand

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Daniels confessed that the Hendrick teams underestimated their gap to the Toyotas, which won five of the first six races, then flailed by trying to do too much in their setups at early races, including Darlington and Phoenix.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Let Marketers Investigate When Something Feels Off Don’t underestimate your team’s instincts.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of underestimate

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With a medium-weight acrylic yarn cable knit, this infinity scarf could easily be mistaken for something more high-end.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Indeed, the idea that the adoption of Peru’s system would solve Venezuela’s monetary problems is not only mistaken, but dangerous.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of mistake

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Jorrel Hato misjudged the flight of the delivery, allowing Belloumi to emphatically half-volley a shot into the bottom corner.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Summary Founders frequently misjudge their business's worth, often confusing revenue with actual value.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of misjudge

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