Misstatement

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˈsteɪtmənt/

Definitions of misstatement

noun a false or incorrect statement

Example Sentences

A1 She made a misstatement during the presentation.

A2 The misstatement in the report was quickly corrected.

B1 The CEO's misstatement caused confusion among the employees.

B2 The misstatement of facts led to a public outcry.

C1 The misstatement of financial figures resulted in a lawsuit.

C2 The politician's misstatement was scrutinized by the media.

Examples of misstatement in a Sentence

formal The accountant discovered a misstatement in the financial report.

informal They found a mistake in the report.

slang The numbers were off in the report.

figurative The truth was twisted in the report.

Grammatical Forms of misstatement

• past tense: misstated
• plural: misstatements
• comparative: more misstated
• superlative: most misstated
• present tense: misstate
• future tense: will misstate
• perfect tense: have misstated
• continuous tense: is misstating
• singular: misstatement
• positive degree: accurate
• infinitive: to misstate
• gerund: misstating
• participle: misstated

Origin and Evolution of misstatement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'misstatement' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and 'statement' meaning a declaration or assertion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an incorrect or inaccurate statement, the word 'misstatement' has evolved to encompass a broader range of misleading or false statements in various contexts.