as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly
his misinterpretation of the ambiguously worded instructions was hardly his fault
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Recent Examples of misinterpretation
Keith Poliakoff, attorney for the developer, says his client will appeal the ruling and also request that the lower court rehear the case due to what Poliakoff called a misinterpretation of the Live Local Act.
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Families have seen how silence can lead to misinterpretation, resentment among siblings or prolonged disputes.
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Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
The danger is not simply misinterpretation.
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Yusuf Tuggar,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Without careful design, misinterpretation and bias can undermine trust.
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Juan Graña,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Families have seen how silence can lead to misinterpretation, resentment among siblings or prolonged disputes.
—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
The danger is not simply misinterpretation.
—
Yusuf Tuggar,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Without careful design, misinterpretation and bias can undermine trust.
—
Juan Graña,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misinterpretation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpretation
misunderstanding
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After Alicent’s misunderstanding — which leads to Aegon II claiming the throne — Rhaenyra prepares for war and gathers allies to fight for her rightful claim to the throne.
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False hopes about working in retirement speak to fundamental misunderstandings about retirement and the labor market, experts say.
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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