Misinterpretation
Pronunciation: /mɪsɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/
Misinterpretation (noun)
- A mistake in understanding what someone says or does, where you get the meaning wrong.
- An incorrect conclusion made from information, because the information is understood in the wrong way.
Examples
- Her joke caused a misinterpretation of his words.
- A misinterpretation can happen when you read too fast.