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misconceived

UK/,mɪskən'sivd/US/ˌmɪskənˈsi:vd/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Based on a mistaken idea or faulty understanding; badly judged.

基于误解的;构思错误的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
mis-wrongly, badly
+
conceivedtogether, with
=misconceived

mis- (wrongly) + conceived = "wrongly thought out" → based on a flawed idea, badly judged.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The policy was misconceived from the beginning.

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