adjective
- expressed or worded incorrectly or poorly
Examples
- The misphrased question confused all the students during the exam.
- Her misphrased apology made the situation worse instead of better.
- The contract was rejected because several key clauses were misphrased.
- The politician’s misphrased statement led to widespread misunderstanding.
- The misphrased instructions caused workers to assemble the parts incorrectly.
- His misphrased compliment came across as an insult instead.