misknew

/mɪsknoʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to be ignorant of or unaware of something

“Many people misknow the importance of regular exercise for their health.”

2. verb

to misunderstand or misinterpret something

“She misknew the instructions and ended up with a broken device.”

3. verb

to be unfamiliar or unacquainted with something

“He misknew the local customs and cultural practices.”

Synonyms

  • ignore
  • misunderstand
  • unaware

Antonyms

  • recognize
  • understand