CEFR B2

misinterpreted

verb (past participle/adjective)

Meaning

Understood in a way that is not correct or intended.

Examples

My sarcastic comment was completely misinterpreted by the new employee.
The data was misinterpreted, leading the team to make a flawed decision.

Synonyms: misread, misunderstood, misconstrued, misapprehended

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misinterpreted (B2)

verb (past participle/adjective)

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪd/

Definition

Understood in a way that is not correct or intended.

Examples

My sarcastic comment was completely misinterpreted by the new employee.
The data was misinterpreted, leading the team to make a flawed decision.
He felt his friendly gesture had been misinterpreted as romantic interest.

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