misperceive

[US]/ˌmɪs.pəˈsiːv/
[UK]/ˌmɪs.pɚˈsiːv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to perceive incorrectly; to misunderstand or misinterpret

Phrases & Collocations

misperceive reality

misperceive intentions

misperceive risks

misperceive signals

misperceive context

misperceive emotions

misperceive actions

misperceive feedback

misperceive outcomes

misperceive messages

Example Sentences

many people misperceive the intentions behind his actions.

it's easy to misperceive someone's tone in a text message.

sometimes we misperceive criticism as a personal attack.

people often misperceive confidence as arrogance.

it's crucial not to misperceive the signs of distress in others.

she misperceived his friendliness as romantic interest.

we must be careful not to misperceive cultural differences.

he tends to misperceive the seriousness of the situation.

do not misperceive my silence as disinterest.

they misperceived the feedback as negative when it was constructive.

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