misunderstanding
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misinterpretation, confusion, misjudgment, error, misconception, mix-up, mistake, rift, squabble, clash, discord, disagreement, dissension, feud, difficulty, breach, difference, conflict, quarrel, delusionExamples from the Web for misunderstanding
Contemporary Examples of misunderstanding
What conflicts do exist between them derive from misunderstanding and accident.
Somehow, the brevity of the message creates an inverse potential for misunderstanding.
The authors categorized responses that indicated a misunderstanding of possible benefit as “germs are germs” beliefs.
Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health CrisisRussell Saunders
December 19, 2014
When the story surfaced in the press, Shumlin backtracked and said it all been a misunderstanding.
Do say ‘Olga, there has been a misunderstanding, for which I wanted to apologise.’
Historical Examples of misunderstanding
"I shall not interfere with that arrangement," said the lawyer, misunderstanding his object.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
And let there be no misunderstanding—we are going to begin to act, beginning today.
Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it is not my intention to do away with government.
It had come only after many days of misunderstanding and doubt.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
In this matter there must be no indefiniteness, no chance for misunderstanding.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White