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misconceived

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mis·con·ceive  (mskn-sv)
tr.v. mis·con·ceived, mis·con·ceiv·ing, mis·con·ceives
To interpret incorrectly; misunderstand.
miscon·ceiver n.
misconceived [ˌmɪskənˈsiːvd]
adj
faultily or wrongly planned or based
Translations
misconceived [ˌmɪskənˈsiːvd] ADJ a misconceived plan → un proyecto descabellado
misconceived [ˌmɪskənˈsiːvd] adj (= misguided) [plan, method] → inadapté(e)
misconceived
adj (= mistaken) policy → verfehlt; idea → irrig, falsch; approach, action → falsch; such fears are misconceived → solche Befürchtungen sind unbegründet
misconceived [ˌmɪskənˈsiːvd] adj (plan) → sbagliato/a
misconceived [ˌmɪskənˈsiːvd] adj (plan) → sbagliato/a


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I persuade myself, however, that it will be made apparent to every one, that the charge cannot be supported, and that the maxim on which it relies has been totally misconceived and misapplied.
Federalist Papers Authored by James Madison by Madison, James View in context
If every one else has misconceived you, remember that you have never been doubted by him whose heart recognized you ten years ago.
The Mill on the Floss by Eliot, George View in context
This, upon examination, will be found to be made up altogether of false reasoning upon misconceived fact.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
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