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misconceived

ADJECTIVE
misunderstood
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
mixed up
Antonyms


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Some movies are toxically misconceived, and “The Drama” is among them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Those changes enabled the bandmates, friends since they were teens, to become even closer, despite any misconceived notion that they’ve been at odds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

He added that the argument that the amount owed should be reduced was "misconceived" and that the budget was "not designed to be an accurate or binding representation" of her overall legal costs.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

Barrister Toby Fisher, who led Ofsted's legal team, told the judge, in a written argument, that the school's claim was "misconceived".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024

Bruno’s revisions to, and misunderstandings of, Copernicus were misconceived.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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