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Definitions

misconceived

ADJECTIVE
misunderstood
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
mixed up
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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Some movies are toxically misconceived, and “The Drama” is among them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Those changes enabled the bandmates, friends since they were teens, to become even closer, despite any misconceived notion that they’ve been at odds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

A solicitor on her behalf said at the time: "Ms Jones is satisfied that any allegations in relation to impropriety surrounding expenses are entirely misconceived".

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

Barrister Toby Fisher, who led Ofsted's legal team, told the judge, in a written argument, that the school's claim was "misconceived".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024

Bruno’s revisions to, and misunderstandings of, Copernicus were misconceived.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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