misunderstanding
Meanings
Plural: misunderstandings
Noun
- putting the wrong interpretation on
- an understanding of something that is not correct
- "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
- A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
- A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
Verb
- interpret in the wrong way
- present participle and gerund of misunderstand
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English mys undirstonding, equivalent to misunderstand + -ing.
Synonyms
be amiss, misapprehend, misapprehension, misconceive, misconstrue, misinterpret, misinterpretation, mistake, mistaking, misunderstand
Scrabble Score: 0
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