mis-

Usage

• misconstrue

  If you misconstrue something that has been said or something that happens, you understand or interpret it incorrectly.

• misapprehension

  A misapprehension is a misunderstanding or false impression that you are under, especially concerning another person's intentions towards you.

• misgiving

  A misgiving is a doubt or uncertainty that you have about something, usually something that you are about to do.

• misnomer

  A misnomer is a name given to someone or something that doesn't quite fit or is inaccurate in some obvious way.