Misconstrued

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪskənˈstruːd/

Misconstrued (verb)

  1. To understand something in the wrong way or to misinterpret it.

Examples

  • The message was misconstrued by many people.
  • His words were often misconstrued by others.

Common collocations: misconstrued intentions, misconstrued statements, often misconstrued

Synonyms of Misconstrued

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Misconstrued

  • To grasp the correct meaning of something.
  • To explain the meaning accurately.