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adjective • used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose | ||||||||
| 28% | 11 | Taking words literally | ||||||
noun • the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature • a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense | ||||||||
| 28% | 12 | Communicators who take words literally and avoid metaphors | ||||||
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MISUSED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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MISUSED
Updated: October 11, 2023
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