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
The danger is not simply misinterpretation.
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Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Simple things that are so straightforward there’s no room for misinterpretation.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet Waltz finds that behavior to be a misinterpretation of Strasberg’s teachings.
—William Earl, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Their misinterpretation isn’t your problem!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Yusuf Tuggar, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Simple things that are so straightforward there’s no room for misinterpretation.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet Waltz finds that behavior to be a misinterpretation of Strasberg’s teachings.
—William Earl, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Their misinterpretation isn’t your problem!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpretation
misunderstanding
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But focusing on that figure alone shows a fundamental misunderstanding of civics, said James Owens, a spokesman for DeGette’s campaign.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Political leaders and regulators have failed in parallel, whether through misunderstanding, passivity, or fascination with the technology itself.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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