as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly
she was under the misimpression that the class was for beginners, but it was actually for advanced students
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Recent Examples of misimpression
Surveys creating the misimpression of a red wave proved particularly useful to right-wing media outlets.
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Steve Eder,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2022
When their relationship ends, Roland is burdened with a terrible misimpression of his moral culpability and a fractured sense of his personal efficacy.
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Ron Charles,
Washington Post,
20 Sep. 2022
Of course, if the speech is a dastardly one, this gives a misimpression or disinformation portrayal of that historical figure.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
2 July 2022
That’s given a misimpression about West Side Story, which is that the Jets and the Sharks are the Capulets and the Montagues.
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Katherine Tinsley,
Good Housekeeping,
27 Mar. 2022
See All Example Sentences for misimpression
Steve Eder,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2022
When their relationship ends, Roland is burdened with a terrible misimpression of his moral culpability and a fractured sense of his personal efficacy.
—
Ron Charles,
Washington Post,
20 Sep. 2022
Of course, if the speech is a dastardly one, this gives a misimpression or disinformation portrayal of that historical figure.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
2 July 2022
That’s given a misimpression about West Side Story, which is that the Jets and the Sharks are the Capulets and the Montagues.
—
Katherine Tinsley,
Good Housekeeping,
27 Mar. 2022
See All Example Sentences for misimpression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misimpression
misunderstanding
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Where modern novels might have opposites meeting at work, separated by a misunderstanding and reunited with a kiss and solid communication, ancient novels are quite different.
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By regularly communicating these norms, leaders can help ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings when team members are out of office.
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“Misimpression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misimpression. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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