misinterpret (Meaning)

Wordnet

misinterpret (v)

interpret falsely

interpret wrongly

interpret in the wrong way

Webster

misinterpret (v. t.)

To interpret erroneously; to understand or to explain in a wrong sense.

misinterpret Sentence Examples

  1. The manager misinterpret his report and issued incorrect orders.
  2. Lack of context led her to misinterpret his intentions.
  3. His hasty decision was due to a misinterpretation of the situation.
  4. The child's tears were misinterpret as a sign of sadness, not fear.
  5. The ambiguous language resulted in a misinterpretation of the contract.
  6. The media misinterpret the celebrity's statement, creating a false narrative.
  7. The teacher's misinterpret of the student's behavior led to an unjust punishment.
  8. The traveler misinterpret the local customs, causing offense to the residents.
  9. The research data was misinterpreted, leading to flawed conclusions.
  10. Misinterpreting the boss's instructions resulted in a disastrous outcome for the project.

FAQs About the word misinterpret

interpret falsely, interpret wrongly, interpret in the wrong wayTo interpret erroneously; to understand or to explain in a wrong sense.

misrepresent, distort, twist, cook, garble, pervert, complicate, slant, confuse, falsify

explain, interpret, illustrate, clarify, interpret, illustrate, clarify,explain, illuminate, clear (up)

The manager misinterpret his report and issued incorrect orders.

Lack of context led her to misinterpret his intentions.

His hasty decision was due to a misinterpretation of the situation.

The child's tears were misinterpret as a sign of sadness, not fear.