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The phrase "were misinterpreted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing situations where information, actions, or intentions were understood incorrectly by others. Example: "The results of the study were misinterpreted by the media, leading to widespread confusion."
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were misinterpreted
verb
To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.
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Mr. Diamond said his discussions were misinterpreted.
Those old words, he said, were misinterpreted.
Mr. Bush campaign aides said his comments were misinterpreted.
My comments were misinterpreted and sounded darker than I'd intended.
"We were misinterpreted, misrepresented in that article," she said.
Wilshere has since claimed his comments were misinterpreted.
Yeo conceded that he had not chose his words wisely but were misinterpreted.
The pope has expressed his regrets and said his words were misinterpreted.
Mr. Goolsbee and the Obama campaign have responded that his remarks were misinterpreted.
"I regret that we were misinterpreted by the media," she said.
Arrigo Sacchi insists that his comments were misinterpreted and not racist, but many remain unconvinced.
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