misinterpret
verb (used with or without object)
to interpret, explain, or understand incorrectly.
misinterpreted
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past participleof misinterpret.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof misinterpret.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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He subsequently said his comments had been misinterpreted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Taking multiple medications increases the opportunity for a side effect to be misinterpreted as a separate diagnosis.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
She later said the comments had been misinterpreted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Now, because audiences can be so polarized, when you send out a message, you’ve really got to think about not only ‘How can this be interpreted?’ but also ‘How can this be misinterpreted?’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
He registered the look of incredulity on Thyon’s face, but misinterpreted it.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
