miscommunication

/ ˌmɪskəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. a failure to communicate accurately

Example Sentences

He said the investigation stems from a miscommunication with a fellow-beach goer that took place while he and his teenage daughter, who is interested in marine biology, were looking at a dead seal.

From Los Angeles Times

The inquest heard a subsequent "miscommunication" through the chain of command meant details of of Webber's attempt to touch Gunner Beck's leg were lost.

From BBC

Missouri State did manage to reach the end zone once, after a miscommunication in USC’s secondary left a receiver wide open in the corner.

From Los Angeles Times

After a very public and awkward miscommunication about U.S. cane sugar in Coca-Cola products, the company announced that it will be releasing a new beverage line made with U.S. cane sugar this fall.

From Salon

When I ask about it, the filmmaker launches into a story that involves miscommunication with an Italian tattoo artist while on a trip to Paris.

From Los Angeles Times