misunderstanding

[mis-uhn-der-stan-ding]

noun

1. failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.

   Synonyms: misconception, error, misapprehension

2. a disagreement or quarrel.

   Synonyms: dissension, difficulty, difference, discord
   Antonyms: concord

misunderstanding

/ ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ /

noun

1. a failure to understand properly

2. a disagreement

Other Word Forms

• misunderstandingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of misunderstanding¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; mis- ¹ + understanding

Example Sentences

"There is a bit of a misunderstanding between them," added the Portugal boss.

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There has been a misunderstanding in some quarters, and seemingly from Townsend himself, about the nature of much of the criticism around the 33-24 defeat to Argentina.

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Because of this unfortunate misunderstanding, the spooky Madame might not be a welcome visitor at Ashton Place, which gave her good reason to travel in disguise.

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“Yes, I’m well aware. It was all a misunderstanding. We’ll straighten things out tomorrow.”

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“As I said, it is a misunderstanding. Do you remember the velocipede I was riding yesterday?”

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Related Words

• breach 
• clash 
• conflict 
• difference 
• difficulty 
• disagreement 
• discord 
• dissension 
• feud 
• quarrel 
• rift 
• squabble