misapprehended
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhɛn.dɪd/
KK: /mɪsˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/
adjective
Definition
Not understood correctly; having a wrong idea about something.
Example
Her intentions were misapprehended, leading to confusion among the team.
Conversation
I think she really misapprehended what I meant by that comment.
Yeah, I noticed she seemed a bit upset afterward.
I didn't mean to hurt her feelings at all.
Maybe you should talk to her and clear things up.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
misunderstood
confused
mistaken
Antonyms
understood
clear
certain
verb
Definition
To misunderstand or interpret something incorrectly.
Example
She misapprehended his intentions and thought he was being rude.
Tense Forms
Past: misapprehended
Past Participle: misapprehended
Conversation
I think you really misapprehended what I meant yesterday.
Oh really? I thought you were upset with me.
No, I just wanted to clarify my point, that's all.
Root Explanation
Misapprehended → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "apprehendere" (from Latin, meaning to seize or understand). The word means to have wrongly understood or seized an idea or concept.
Memory Tip
Think of 'wrongly' ('mis-') understanding something ('apprehendere') — that's why misapprehended means to have misunderstood.
Visually Confused Words
unapprehended
apprehender