Synonyms of misinterpretation

misinterpretation

noun

ˌmi-sᵊn-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən 

as in misunderstanding

a failure to understand correctly

his misinterpretation of the ambiguously worded instructions was hardly his fault

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misunderstanding
• misreading
• mistake
• misconstruction
• incomprehension
• misimpression
• misapprehension
• misconstruing
• misconception
• misperception
• misknowledge
• astigmatism
• misprision

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understanding
• knowledge
• perception
• conception
• comprehension
• appreciation
• apprehension
• grasp
• realization
• awareness
• consciousness
• grokking
• prehension

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misinterpretation

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

Standardized coding is crucial for accurate data interpretation, but inconsistent or incorrect coding can lead to misinterpretation and hinder clinical decision making. —Heather Cox, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

But this reaction stemmed from a fundamental misinterpretation. —John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025