Misconceiving

Pronunciation: /mɪskənˈsiːvɪŋ/

Misconceiving (verb)

  1. To understand something incorrectly or to have a false idea about it.

Examples

  • They are misconceiving the situation entirely.
  • Misconceiving the instructions can lead to mistakes.

Common collocations: misconceive a concept, misconceive someone's intentions, misconceive a fact

Synonyms of Misconceiving

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Misconceiving

  • — The opposite of misconceiving is having a clear understanding.
  • — Misconceiving indicates a lack of comprehension.