misconceiving
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌmɪs.kənˈsiː.vɪŋ/
KK: /mɪsˈkənˌsiːvɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Having incorrect or misleading ideas about something.
Example
His misconceiving of the situation led to many misunderstandings.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more misconceiving
Superlative: most misconceiving
Conversation
I think people often end up misconceiving the intentions behind social media posts.
That's true, a lot gets lost in translation online.
Yeah, it’s surprising how easily misunderstandings happen.
Exactly! We should always try to ask for clarification.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
misleading
erroneous
false
Antonyms
accurate
correct
true
verb
Definition
To understand something incorrectly or to have a wrong idea about it.
Example
She was misconceiving his intentions, thinking he was upset when he was actually just tired.
Tense Forms
Past: misconceived
Past Participle: misconceived
Conversation
I think you're misconceiving the situation, to be honest.
What do you mean? I thought I understood it well.
Well, it seems like you’re missing some key details.
Root Explanation
Misconceiving → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "conceive" (from Latin "concipere", meaning to take in or to form). The word "misconceiving" means to wrongly form an idea or understanding about something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'conceive' meaning to form an idea — so when you misconceive, you are forming an idea incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
unconceiving