Misconceptions And Misunderstandings

noun a military term referring to being outside the designated area

adjective incorrect or mistaken

adverb in a way that is incorrect or mistaken

• The scientist's hypothesis was completely off base and did not align with the research findings.
• I think your assumptions about the situation are way off base.
• His comments were so off base, I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
• Her accusations were completely off base and had no basis in reality.

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

• I believe there has been a misunderstanding that has led to the wrong impression being formed.
• I think you got the wrong idea about what I was trying to say.
• You totally got the wrong end of the stick.
• Her actions painted the wrong picture and left everyone with the wrong impression.