verb
- to form a wrong or inaccurate understanding or opinion about something
Examples
- Many people misconceive the difficulty of learning a new language.
- She misconceived his silence as agreement when he was actually upset.
- The public often misconceives what scientists actually do in their research.
- Don’t misconceive my criticism as a personal attack.
- Students frequently misconceive the purpose of homework assignments.
- He misconceived her friendly gesture as romantic interest.