Misconstruction
noun
A wrong or unfair interpretation or understanding.
His remarks were a misconstruction of the facts.
Often appears as...
- serious misconstruction
- misconstruction of fact
noun
A part of a sentence or clause that is improperly organized.
There was a major misconstruction in the sentence that caused a lot of confusion.
Often appears as...
- syntactical misconstruction
- misconstruction in language
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A wrong or unfair interpretation or understanding.
His remarks were a misconstruction of the facts.
Often appears as...
- serious misconstruction
- misconstruction of fact
noun
A part of a sentence or clause that is improperly organized.
There was a major misconstruction in the sentence that caused a lot of confusion.
Often appears as...
- syntactical misconstruction
- misconstruction in language
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the situation where 'misconstruction' occurred. Context reveals why it's a misunderstanding.
The misconstruction of his comment about the weather led to unease; it was just small talk.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Intentional
'Misconstruction' often happens by accident, not because someone wanted to distort the meaning.
Her misconstruction of the rules wasn't deliberate; she truly thought she was complying.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Subjects
Be aware that misconstruction can cause offense, especially on sensitive topics.
Avoid misconstruction in religious discussions to prevent unintended disrespect.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the situation where 'misconstruction' occurred. Context reveals why it's a misunderstanding.
The misconstruction of his comment about the weather led to unease; it was just small talk.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Intentional
'Misconstruction' often happens by accident, not because someone wanted to distort the meaning.
Her misconstruction of the rules wasn't deliberate; she truly thought she was complying.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Subjects
Be aware that misconstruction can cause offense, especially on sensitive topics.
Avoid misconstruction in religious discussions to prevent unintended disrespect.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the situation where 'misconstruction' occurred. Context reveals why it's a misunderstanding.
The misconstruction of his comment about the weather led to unease; it was just small talk.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Intentional
'Misconstruction' often happens by accident, not because someone wanted to distort the meaning.
Her misconstruction of the rules wasn't deliberate; she truly thought she was complying.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Subjects
Be aware that misconstruction can cause offense, especially on sensitive topics.
Avoid misconstruction in religious discussions to prevent unintended disrespect.
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