as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
his misinterpretation of the ambiguously worded instructions was hardly his fault
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Recent Examples of misinterpretations
Watch out for misinterpretations of emotions and feelings of inadequacy.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Some conservative Protestants have claimed over the years that LDS Church members are not actual Christians, claims its members said are rooted in misinterpretations of their faith.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The real story likely also involved effects of mental health conditions, misinterpretations of spooky sounds and co-dependency dynamics.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The best communicators anticipate potential misinterpretations and tailor their messaging to foster trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the storm system evolved, common weather misinterpretations or statements appeared in social media or personal discussions.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Empathetic communication can bridge many gaps and prevent misinterpretations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Some conservative Protestants have claimed over the years that LDS Church members are not actual Christians, claims its members said are rooted in misinterpretations of their faith.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The real story likely also involved effects of mental health conditions, misinterpretations of spooky sounds and co-dependency dynamics.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The best communicators anticipate potential misinterpretations and tailor their messaging to foster trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the storm system evolved, common weather misinterpretations or statements appeared in social media or personal discussions.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Empathetic communication can bridge many gaps and prevent misinterpretations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpretations
misunderstandings
Noun
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Experts believe that misunderstandings about who needs screenings and how often may be part of the reason some women skip mammograms.—
Dr. Allyson Heng,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The findings revealed significant misunderstandings or lack of knowledge among much of the population.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Misinterpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretations. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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