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Definitions

misconceived

ADJECTIVE
misunderstood
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
mixed up
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The two actors play a couple whose engagement is thrown into chaos by a single shocking secret in this misconceived rom-com from Kristoffer Borgli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

While barristers for hotel owners Somani Hotels said it "firmly disputed" the council's claim, while the Home Office told the court that the authority's bid was "misconceived".

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

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

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

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton