misinterpretation n. + Add to list US //mɪsɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən// UK //mˌɪsɪntˌɜːpɹɪtˈeɪʃən// mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tion SynonymsEtymology Synonyms mistakingmisunderstandingOrigin From mis- + interpretation or misinterpret + -ation.