Wrong Impression

Pronunciation: /rɔːŋ ɪmˈprɛʃən/

Definitions of wrong impression

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

Example Sentences

A1 She gave me the wrong impression about her cooking skills.

A2 I didn't mean to give you the wrong impression about my intentions.

B1 His rude behavior left a wrong impression on the new employees.

B2 The article painted a wrong impression of the company's financial stability.

C1 The media often creates a wrong impression of politicians through selective reporting.

C2 It is important to clarify any misunderstandings that may lead to a wrong impression in business negotiations.

Examples of wrong impression in a Sentence

formal I believe there has been a misunderstanding that has led to the wrong impression being formed.

informal I think you got the wrong idea about what I was trying to say.

slang You totally got the wrong end of the stick.

figurative Her actions painted the wrong picture and left everyone with the wrong impression.

Grammatical Forms of wrong impression

• past tense: wrong impressioned
• plural: wrong impressions
• comparative: more wrong impression
• superlative: most wrong impression
• present tense: wrong impression
• future tense: will wrong impression
• perfect tense: have wrong impressioned
• continuous tense: is wrong impressioning
• singular: wrong impression
• positive degree: right impression
• infinitive: to wrong impression
• gerund: wrong impressioning
• participle: wrong impressioned

Origin and Evolution of wrong impression

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French and English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'wrong impression' likely originated from the Old French word 'impression' meaning a mark or stamp made by pressure, combined with the English word 'wrong' meaning incorrect or not right.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'wrong impression' has evolved to refer to a mistaken or inaccurate understanding or belief about someone or something.