- past tense form of misconstrue.
- past participle of misconstrue.
misconstrued
Example Sentences
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Window reflections have been misconstrued as a possible intruder and a tornado.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Analysts suggest that the perceived deceleration in GMV growth is misconstrued, especially when excluding Walmart volumes.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
In the end, Kimmel prevailed, returning to his show with an emotional monologue that detailed his suspension, how he felt his words were misconstrued and the importance of free speech.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
I think that’s exactly what’s happened here, deliberately misconstrued facts to try to come up with a case.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
Kathy wondered if her husband, who did not at that point have any gay friends or family members, might want to change the logo, to keep their message from being misconstrued.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
