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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Gentle parenting has become a contentious topic, but Kelly believes much of this stems from misunderstanding.
From BBC
He’s working on honest communication with his wife to avoid misunderstandings.
From Los Angeles Times
I call it a misunderstanding... with the fans of Arsenal.
From BBC
“Ten minutes before this press conference, Home Depot has been blowing me up, my office and spreading lies this was just a simple misunderstanding,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
The aim was to avoid misunderstanding and escalation.
From BBC
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