The phrase "gross mischaracterization" means presenting something or someone in a way that is completely inaccurate or unfair, often to make them look worse than they actually are. Full definition
Whether the salacious details that Chang outlines in her book are true or they're a gross mischaracterization of what took place, this event will surely make firms think twice about their out - of - office gatherings in the future. (fortune.com)
this article is a gross mischaracterization of Biblical Truth, written by a liberal scholar who seeks to use the Bible to justify his own end, instead of the Lord's end. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Reproductive rights groups call that analysis a gross mischaracterization of what the legislation would do, and insist the measure would do nothing more than codify current abortion protections in state law. (timesunion.com)