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misunderstanding
[ mis-uhn-der-stan-ding ]
noun
- failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
Synonyms: , ,
- a disagreement or quarrel.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
misunderstanding
/ ˌɪʌԻəˈæԻɪŋ /
noun
- a failure to understand properly
- a disagreement
Other Word Forms
- u··ٲԻiԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of misunderstanding1
Example Sentences
I disagree, or at least think that is a terrible misunderstanding of what is going on.
As far as Francis was concerned, “the principle of the maximization of profits, frequently isolated from other considerations, reflects a misunderstanding of the very concept of the economy.”
The Israeli military has said an "operational misunderstanding" led to the killing of 14 emergency workers in Gaza last month.
However, she still sees negative comments, with some even claiming those who live in a house are not Gypsies, which Chantelle says shows a misunderstanding of how her culture works.
Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.
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