adj

misconstrued

Misconstrued (adj) means Understood in the wrong way; interpreted incorrectly. Example: “Her blunt comment was misconstrued as an insult.”

adj

Understood in the wrong way; interpreted incorrectly.

"Her blunt comment was misconstrued as an insult."

How to use misconstrued

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTaken the wrong way.

Common pairings

easily misconstrued misconstrued as

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Her blunt comment was _____ as an insult.

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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.