as in misunderstood
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
misconceived the scope of the nation's financial crisis
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So both sides have misunderstood his constituency.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025 -
Many patients are surprised to learn that watery eyes can actually be a sign of dryness, a common but frequently misunderstood symptom.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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There have been 501 femicides recorded through September of this year, and many advocates say the numbers are likely far underestimated.—
Cassandra Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Schumer has stood firm, and Republicans underestimated how dug in the Democrats were.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In that ambiguity, black can feel both perfectly chic and potentially misjudged.—
Anya Meyerowitz,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2025
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The protagonist, the witch Elphaba, is consistently misjudged for her bright green skin.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Misconceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceived. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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