misinterpretation
noun
mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tion
ˌmi-sᵊn-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən 
-pə-
plural misinterpretations
: failure to understand or interpret something correctly
an error caused by misinterpretation of the rules
: a mistaken interpretation
… it soon becomes obvious to workers in the field that misunderstandings and misinterpretations of conventional terms seriously interfere with scholarly communication.—
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Examples of misinterpretation in a Sentence
his misinterpretation of the ambiguously worded instructions was hardly his fault
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These two species have distinct and often contrasting body language cues, which can lead to misinterpretation.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Nowadays, especially for weddings, hosts will even send out visual examples or moodboards to mitigate any misinterpretations.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
The bill resolves issues related to unclear guidance, insufficient training and misinterpretation of authority, ensuring consistent protection of child-parent relationships post-separation — even in the absence of a court order.
—Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
But the pledge of allegiance salute was dropped in a way that left no room for misinterpretation: The gesture had become inextricably tied to the Nazis.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Nowadays, especially for weddings, hosts will even send out visual examples or moodboards to mitigate any misinterpretations.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
The bill resolves issues related to unclear guidance, insufficient training and misinterpretation of authority, ensuring consistent protection of child-parent relationships post-separation — even in the absence of a court order.
—Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
But the pledge of allegiance salute was dropped in a way that left no room for misinterpretation: The gesture had become inextricably tied to the Nazis.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinterpretation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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