mislisten

Definitions

To misunderstand or misinterpret something to which one listens, especially as a result of poor attention.

Examples

“"I know⟳ that," said Nancy, as she stood beside the mourning mother, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, "many's the talk⟳ me and Mr. Murphy have⟳ had about him, and I do say⟳ he was the peaceablest boy I ever see⟳, never misliten' any body."”

“Larry's feeling of frustration with the class causes him to “mislisten” to the selection – although the selection may not have⟳ been appropriate.”

“Did I misread or mislisten to the two positions?”

“Some, of course, will argue⟳ that I have⟳ misread and mislistened - - but I don ' t think⟳ so. Emphasis on words like⟳ "knowledge" and "rules" rather than words like⟳ "models" and "theories" reveals a particular attitude.”

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