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misrepresentations

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃnz/

Meanings
noun
Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations.

Examples :

"The student's failing grade was due to his consistent misrepresentations of the historical facts in his essays. "
communication statement business law moral negative character
noun
Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.

Examples :

"The real estate agent faced legal charges due to serious misrepresentations about the property's condition, failing to accurately describe the water damage and foundation problems to potential buyers. "
politics government business law communication moral

Related Words

Illustration representative

representative noun

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

A delegate.

"The student council chose a representative to speak at the school assembly. "

Illustration representation

representation noun

/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

That which represents something else.

"The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body."

Illustration distortion

distortion noun

/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/

An act of distorting.

"The sound engineer's distortion of the music made it sound unpleasant. "

Illustration constituents

constituents noun

/kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ /kənˈstɪtʃuəns/

A part, or component of a whole

"The ingredients, like flour and sugar, are the main constituents of the cake batter. "

Illustration consistent

consistent noun

/kənˈsɪstənt/

(in the plural) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration projection

projection noun

/pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

Illustration unfaithful

unfaithful adjective

/ʌnˈfeɪθfəl/

Not having religious faith.

"The student was considered unfaithful to their religious beliefs, choosing not to attend services. "

Illustration exposition

exposition noun

/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/

The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.

"The doctor recommended increased sun exposition to help improve her skin's vitamin D levels. "

Illustration legislation

legislation noun

/ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.

"The new school legislation requires all students to wear uniforms. "

Illustration accurately

accurately adverb

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

"The student answered the math questions accurately. "

Illustration foundation

foundation noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."