misunderstanding
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
misunderstanding
/ˌmɪsˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
noun
plural
misunderstandings
misunderstanding
/ˌmɪsˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
noun
plural
misunderstandings
Britannica Dictionary definition of MISUNDERSTANDING
1
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a failure to understand something
[noncount]
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The instructions are carefully written in order to avoid/prevent misunderstanding.
[count]
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Her comments reflect a misunderstanding of the basic problem.
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using clear language to avoid misunderstandings
2
[count]
:
a usually minor argument or disagreement
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an unfortunate misunderstanding between old friends
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We had our little misunderstandings in the past but we managed to clear them up long ago.
