Mischaracterize

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈkærɪktəˌraɪz/

Definitions of mischaracterize

verb to describe or portray someone or something in a way that is not accurate or true

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to mischaracterize my friend's intentions.

A2 It is easy to mischaracterize someone's words when you are not paying attention.

B1 The media often mischaracterizes political figures to fit their own agenda.

B2 It is important to be careful not to mischaracterize scientific research findings.

C1 Journalists have a responsibility not to mischaracterize events in their reporting.

C2 It is unethical for a lawyer to mischaracterize evidence in a court case.

Examples of mischaracterize in a Sentence

formal It is important not to mischaracterize the facts in your research paper.

informal Don't mischaracterize what she said, just tell the truth.

slang Don't twist the story and mischaracterize what really happened.

figurative You can't mischaracterize a diamond as just a regular rock.

Grammatical Forms of mischaracterize

• past tense: mischaracterized
• plural: mischaracterizes
• comparative: more mischaracterized
• superlative: most mischaracterized
• present tense: mischaracterize
• future tense: will mischaracterize
• perfect tense: has mischaracterized
• continuous tense: is mischaracterizing
• singular: mischaracterize
• positive degree: mischaracterize
• infinitive: to mischaracterize
• gerund: mischaracterizing
• participle: mischaracterized

Origin and Evolution of mischaracterize

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mischaracterize' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' and the verb 'characterize' meaning 'to describe the distinctive features or qualities of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mischaracterize' has come to be commonly used to describe the act of portraying someone or something in a misleading or inaccurate way.