What is another word for Misintelligence?

Pronunciation: [mˌɪsɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns] (IPA)

Misintelligence is a term used to refer to erroneous or incomplete information. It is often used to describe misunderstandings or false beliefs. Some synonyms for misintelligence include misinformation, misinterpretation, misconception, misapprehension, and misunderstanding. These words are often used interchangeably to describe situations where someone has been misinformed or has misunderstood something. It is important to correctly understand the information one is receiving to avoid misintelligence. In today's world where information is so readily available, it is crucial to filter the facts from the myths. Misintelligence can lead to confusion, miscommunication and even harm, making it important to use synonyms to identify it and correct it as soon as possible.

What are the hypernyms for Misintelligence?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Misintelligence

He never drank or took to other vices, and lived a life of such decorum, so far as his own action was concerned, a life of such interest and science and literature, as to be the most delightful and unconscious of companions even when his coat was at the last shabbiness and you didn't dare to look at him for fear of betraying your own vulgar Misintelligence.
"Notes of a Son and Brother"
Henry James
And so she was committed-the more helplessly for her dense Misintelligence of both sides of the question-to the policy of conciliating the opposing influences which had so uncomfortably chosen to fight out their case on the field of her poor little existence: theoretically siding with her husband, but surreptitiously, as he well knew, giving aid and comfort to the enemy, who were really defending her own cause.
"The Fruit of the Tree"
Edith Wharton
In such an air it had seemed that no petty egotism could hamper their growth, no Misintelligence obscure their love; yet all the while this pure happiness had been unfolding against a sordid background of falsehood and intrigue from which his soul turned with loathing.
"The Fruit of the Tree"
Edith Wharton

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