misunderstanding
[mis-uhn-der-stan-ding]
noun
failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
a disagreement or quarrel.
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RELATED WORDS
misinterpretation, confusion, misjudgment, error, misconception, mix-up, mistake, rift, squabble, clash, discord, disagreement, dissension, feud, difficulty, breach, difference, conflict, quarrel, delusion
Nearby words
- mistrustfully,
- mistryst,
- misty,
- misty-eyed,
- misunderstand,
- misunderstood,
- misusage,
- misuse,
- misuser,
- misventure
Origin of misunderstanding
SYNONYMS FOR misunderstanding
misunderstand
[mis-uhn-der-stand]
verb (used with object), mis·un·der·stood, mis·un·der·stand·ing.
Origin of misunderstand
First recorded in 1150–1200, misunderstand is from the Middle English word misunderstanden. See mis-1, understand
SYNONYMS FOR misunderstand
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misunderstanding
noun
misunderstand
verb -stands, -standing or -stood
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