Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misconstruction
noun
/ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃən/
Definition
An incorrect or mistaken interpretation of something.
Examples
- Her misconstruction of his words led to unnecessary arguments.
- The misconstruction of the law caused confusion among the citizens.
- Due to a misconstruction of the instructions, the project was delayed.
Meaning
Misconstruction refers to the misunderstanding or misinterpretation of a statement, word, or action.
Synonyms
- misinterpretation
- misunderstanding
- misreading
- distortion
