misrepresentation
noun
the act or state of being represented incorrectly, improperly, falsely, or unsatisfactorily.
misrepresentations
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pluralof misrepresentation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"A selfless and gentle soul, he tirelessly uplifted others through his words and actions. His achievements were great and we do not want misrepresentations about his character to overshadow them," they added.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Other allegations, the letter said, were based on misrepresentations:
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Let’s start by correcting misrepresentations in vastly longer accounts produced elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
It also claims that OpenAI’s alleged misrepresentations about its tools have caused professionals to be publicly humiliated and minors to become addicted to a tool that “feigns human compassion.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
I can only pity men who exhibited such woful ignorance and imbecility as to be led away by misrepresentations that had not even the appearance of truth.
From The Trial of Henry Hetherington by Henry Hetherington
