adj
misconstrued
Misconstrued (adj) means Understood in the wrong way; interpreted incorrectly. Example: “Her blunt comment was misconstrued as an insult.”
adj
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Understood in the wrong way; interpreted incorrectly.
"Her blunt comment was misconstrued as an insult."
How to use misconstrued
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaken the wrong way.
Common pairings
easily misconstrued
misconstrued as
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Rhymes for misconstrued
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What does “misconstrued” mean?
The word “misconstrued” means understood in the wrong way; interpreted incorrectly. In plain terms, taken the wrong way.
How do you use “misconstrued” in a sentence?
Here is “misconstrued” used in a sentence: “Her blunt comment was misconstrued as an insult.”
What part of speech is “misconstrued”?
“Misconstrued” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of misconstrued?
"misconstrued" (adj) means understood in the wrong way; interpreted incorrectly.
