misinterpretation (Meaning)

Wordnet

misinterpretation (n)

putting the wrong interpretation on

Webster

misinterpretation (n.)

The act of interpreting erroneously; a mistaken interpretation.

FAQs About the word misinterpretation

putting the wrong interpretation onThe act of interpreting erroneously; a mistaken interpretation.

misunderstanding, incomprehension,misreading, misimpression, misconstruing, misconstruction, mistake, misapprehension, astigmatism, misknowledge

knowledge, conception, perception,understanding, conception, appreciation, apprehension, perception, apprehension, comprehension

The misinterpretation of the contract led to a lengthy legal battle.

The politician's words were subject to misinterpretation, resulting in a scandal.

The misinterpretation of the medical report caused undue anxiety for the patient.

A slight misinterpretation of the instructions resulted in a disastrous outcome.