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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“I think it’s all a misunderstanding,” said Sofía, 28, a regular client who, like others interviewed, declined to give their full names for privacy reasons.
From Los Angeles Times
Seasoned diplomats rehearsed rigid protocols to prevent misunderstandings between two nuclear powers poised like scorpions in a jar.
Division over reform often comes down to a misunderstanding over the program and how it works, said Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts.
From MarketWatch
Back pain affects many people, yet a surprising number of misunderstandings continue to circulate.
From Science Daily
Disability advocates say these attacks reflect a misunderstanding — or outright dismissal — of why accommodations exist.
From Salon
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