Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

misperceive

verb

/mɪspərˈsiːv/

Definition

To perceive incorrectly or misunderstand something.

Examples

She tends to misperceive his words as criticism, even when he is being supportive.
If you misperceive the intent behind his actions, you might think he is being rude.
The teacher worried that some students might misperceive the lesson’s objectives.

Meaning

Misperceive refers to a situation where someone interprets or understands something in a way that is not correct or fails to grasp the true nature of it.