misperceived

[US]/[ˌmɪsˌpɜːˈsiːvd]/
[UK]/[ˌmɪsˌpɝˈsiːvd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To perceive or interpret incorrectly.; To have a mistaken impression of.
adj.Misinterpreted or misunderstood.

Phrases & Collocations

misperceived threat

often misperceived

misperceived intentions

severely misperceived

misperceived abilities

being misperceived

could be misperceived

easily misperceived

badly misperceived

widely misperceived

Example Sentences

the company's success was misperceived by many as purely due to luck.

his intentions were misperceived; he only wanted to help.

the data was misperceived, leading to flawed conclusions.

the artist's work is often misperceived as simple, but it's complex.

the risk was misperceived by the project managers.

the candidate's experience was misperceived by the voters.

the new policy was misperceived as a threat to employees.

the situation was misperceived by the media, causing public confusion.

the benefits of the program were misperceived by a significant portion of the community.

the challenge was misperceived as insurmountable by the team.

the value of the asset was significantly misperceived by the investors.

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