misinterpret
verb (used with or without object)
to interpret, explain, or understand incorrectly.
misinterpreting
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present participleof misinterpret.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Ritholtz does exactly that, running through such surefire ways to wreck your wealth as ignoring taxes, paying excessive fees, misinterpreting data, overreacting to short-term trends, and trading too much.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Without accurate assessment tools, policymakers, developers and users risk misinterpreting what AI systems can actually do," he said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
On Friday he took to social media to criticize “the usual idiots misinterpreting a Post article on Mets payroll.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
But the creation of Consignia led to a backlash from the public, largely due to people misinterpreting the rebrand.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2024
‘What is it?’ growled Sam, misinterpreting the signs.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
