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 did not resist, I did not impede or assault any agent,” Retes said.”What happened to me that day was not a misunderstanding.
From Los Angeles Times
On requesting the meeting, Lokke said he was hoping to "clear up certain misunderstandings."
From Barron's
For Nuuk and Copenhagen, Wednesday's meeting at the White House is aimed at ironing out "misunderstandings".
From Barron's
Ador also claimed that NewJeans' members had been "exposed to persistently distorted and biased information" which led to "significant misunderstandings" about the label.
From BBC
It expressed "sincere regret for any discomfort that may have arisen from misunderstandings" due to the circulating images.
From Barron's
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