mischaracterization

noun

mis·char·ac·ter·i·za·tion ˌmis-ˌker-ik-t(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən

-ˌka-rik-

plural mischaracterizations

: the act or an instance of characterizing someone or something wrongly

It is impossible to catalog here the leaps of logic, mischaracterizations, and outright errors that permeate their book …—

Dmitri Tymoczko

Examples of mischaracterization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Don’t get caught up in a mischaracterization of your behavior, your skills or your career desires. —

Chris Westfall, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Despite that being a sweeping generalization and mischaracterization, this narrative was parroted by kids in the school yard and government officials alike. —

Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024 This hysterical mischaracterization of pro-choice policy is among his favorite refrains. —

Judy Berman, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024 Russell’s attorney, Charles Burnham, said that was a mischaracterization by the federal agents. —

Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for mischaracterization

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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of mischaracterization was in 1900

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“Mischaracterization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mischaracterization. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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