Pronunciation: /mɪsɪnˈtɜrprɪt/
noun a misunderstanding or incorrect interpretation
A1 I misinterpreted the instructions and ended up making a mistake.
A2 Her misinterpretation of the situation led to a misunderstanding between them.
B1 The misinterpretation of the data caused confusion among the team members.
B2 The misinterpretation of the law resulted in a lawsuit against the company.
C1 His misinterpretation of the novel's ending sparked a heated debate among literary critics.
C2 The misinterpretation of the historical documents led to a revision of the textbook's content.
verb to understand or explain something incorrectly
A1 She misinterpreted his silence as a sign of anger.
A2 I misinterpreted the instructions and ended up making a mistake.
B1 The journalist misinterpreted the politician's statement and caused a controversy.
B2 It's easy to misinterpret body language if you're not paying attention.
C1 The historian warned against misinterpreting the ancient texts.
C2 The artist's work is often misinterpreted by critics who don't understand his vision.
formal It is important to carefully analyze the data to avoid any misinterpretation.
informal Don't misinterpret what I said, I was just joking around.
slang Dude, you totally misinterpreted her text message, she was just being sarcastic.
figurative His silence was often misinterpreted as indifference, when in reality he was just deep in thought.
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