misthink

[ mis-thingk ]

verb (used without object)

, mis·thought, mis·think·ing.

1. to think incorrectly or unfavorably.

verb (used with object)

, mis·thought, mis·think·ing.

1. to think unfavorably or ill of.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misthink¹

First recorded in 1175–1225, misthink is from the Middle English word misthenken. See mis- ¹, think ¹

Related Words

• miscalculate
• misconstrue
• misunderstand
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• underestimate