as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
your misreading of the definition of the word is what got you into trouble
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Noun
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Minor misunderstandings are also likely, particularly if someone feels unheard, dismissed or overly criticized.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026 -
Submission quality varies wildly, and committees end up correcting basic misunderstandings instead of debating strategy.—
David Talby,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Dos and don’ts that prevent misinterpretations and ensure brand messaging is intentional.—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Beatty said those early misinterpretations frequently determine what evidence exists later.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Misreadings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misreadings. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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