misunderstanding
Americannoun
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failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
- Synonyms:
- misconception, error, misapprehension
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a disagreement or quarrel.
- Synonyms:
- dissension, difficulty, difference, discord
- Antonyms:
- concord
noun
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a failure to understand properly
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a disagreement
Other Word Forms
- misunderstandingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of misunderstanding
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; mis- 1 + understanding
Example Sentences
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In October, Aliyev said that "past misunderstandings between the two countries have been resolved" after meeting Macron in Copenhagen.
From Barron's
However, in October Aliyev said that "past misunderstandings between the two countries" had been resolved after he met Macron in Copenhagen, AFP reports.
From BBC
She missed council payments due to a misunderstanding about which bills her benefits covered.
From BBC
Waltzes continue to pepper the score throughout the tragic misunderstandings of the second act.
However, Ryan says “those commentators are fundamentally misunderstanding the value technology companies bring to customers.”
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