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Meaning of mishearing
The primary meaning of "mishearing" refers to the act of incorrectly hearing or interpreting something that was said.
Etymology of mishearing
The word "mishearing" is derived from the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong or incorrect, and the verb "hear" which means to perceive sound with the ear
The term has been in use since the 15th century, originating from Old English and Germanic roots
Synonyms
misinterpretation
misunderstanding
misperception
misapprehension
misconception
mishearing
misreading
misjudgment
miscomprehension
mistake
error
inaccuracy
misstatement
falsehood
distortion
misrepresentation
misquote
miscommunication
mix-up
confusion
bewilderment
perplexity
puzzlement
enigma
riddle
enunciation
articulation
elocution
diction
pronunciation
intonation
inflection
cadence
tone
pitch
accent
dialect
Definitions
- The act of hearing something incorrectly or misunderstanding what someone has said
- * A mistaken interpretation of something that was heard
Usage Examples
- I think there was a mishearing, I could have sworn they said something else
- * The mishearing of the instructions led to the mistake
- * The witness's mishearing of the conversation was used as evidence in the trial
Antonyms
accurate hearing
correct interpretation
clear understanding
precise perception
correct comprehension
accurate perception
clear interpretation
correct hearing
precise comprehension
accurate comprehension
correct perception
clear comprehension
correct interpretation
accurate interpretation