Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misintend
verb
/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɛnd/
Definition
To intend something incorrectly; to have a misunderstanding about the intentions behind an action or statement.
Examples
- The manager misintended the goals for the project, leading the team astray.
- She misintended her friend’s words, thinking they were meant as an insult.
- Due to his lack of experience, he often misintended the signals given by clients.
Meaning
Misintend refers to the situation where someone has an incorrect intention or misinterpretation of someone else’s intentions.
Synonyms
- Misinterpret
- Misunderstand
- Misjudge
- Confound
