misinterpreted
/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜːr.prɪtɪd/ · mis·in·ter·pre·ted
verb
- To have made an incorrect interpretation of something; to have misunderstood. The scholar misinterpreted the poet's metaphor, leading to a controversial analysis.
adjective
- Describing something that has been understood or explained incorrectly. The misinterpreted instructions caused the team to assemble the equipment backwards.
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Did you know? The past‑participle form misinterpreted gained popularity in legal discourse during the 19th century, where judges often warned that statutes could be misinterpreted if taken out of context.