misunderstand
verb (used with object)
to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
are misunderstanding
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present progressiveof misunderstand.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
This is a story about artificial intelligence, but executives and commentators are misunderstanding how it will disrupt business and who will be affected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Isaac Chotiner: What is it that you think people are misunderstanding about how democracy is likely to end?
From Slate ● May 29, 2018
It’s also what makes me think lots of people are misunderstanding Musgraves’ excellent new album, “Pageant Material,” which came out this week and quickly ascended to the upper reaches of the iTunes chart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2015
When you realize when 50 people on social media are misunderstanding that in the same exact way, that’s something we have to correct.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2013
"Oh, well," said the young man, "if you choose to take my remarks in that way, I presume you are at liberty to do so; but I am sure you are misunderstanding me."
From All He Knew A Story by John Habberton
