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
However, no language in the treaty discusses climate change, causing opponents to criticize the Court of overreach and misinterpretation of the law.
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Don’t leave room for misinterpretation—have the conversation in person.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
All in all, this transit could result in communication breakdowns, misinterpretations or even intense, power plays that bring hidden agendas to light.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Use of these will lead to confusion and misinterpretation of your message.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Don’t leave room for misinterpretation—have the conversation in person.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
All in all, this transit could result in communication breakdowns, misinterpretations or even intense, power plays that bring hidden agendas to light.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Use of these will lead to confusion and misinterpretation of your message.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpretation
misunderstanding
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Understanding the Unique Nature of Art and Collectibles The problem often starts with a misunderstanding.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Other disputes stem from misunderstandings, with another Newsweek article describing a woman who was accused of falsely claiming an allergy to avoid eating certain foods at a family dinner.—
Matthew Impelli,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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