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- [mis-kuh n-seev]
- /ˌmɪs kənˈsiv/
- /ˌmɪs.kənˈsiːvd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-kuh n-seev]
- /ˌmɪs kənˈsiv/
Definitions of misconceived word
- noun misconceived Simple past tense and past participle of misconceive. 1
- adjective misconceived not understood correctly 1
- adjective misconceived badly planned 1
- adjective misconceived If you describe a plan or method as misconceived, you mean it is not the right one for dealing with a particular problem or situation. 0
- adjective misconceived wrongly planned or based 0
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Origin of misconceived
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at mis-1, conceive
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Parts of speech for Misconceived
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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misconceived popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
misconceived usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misconceived
adjective misconceived
- ill-conceived — badly conceived or planned: an ill-conceived project.
- flawed — characterized by flaws; having imperfections: a flawed gem; a seriously flawed piece of work.
- misguided — misled; mistaken: Their naive actions were a misguided attempt to help the poor.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- doomed — fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom.
Antonyms for misconceived
verb misconceived
- understood — simple past tense and past participle of understand.
- clarified — Clarified butter has been made clear by being heated.
- comprehended — to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
- enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
- explained — Simple past tense and past participle of explain.
adjective misconceived
- conceived — to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.): He conceived the project while he was on vacation.
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