miscommunication
noun
mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
ˌmis-kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən 
: failure to communicate clearly
There was miscommunication between the reporter and her editors.
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The Steelers’ offense was rife with miscommunication and poor execution.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Keep records of your loan repayment progress and current balance in case there are any miscommunications when the Trump administration comes in, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
Venus retrograde can also trigger challenges around the wedding planning process, including miscommunications and delays.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
This allows miscommunications, travel delays and changes in plans to be a reality.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Keep records of your loan repayment progress and current balance in case there are any miscommunications when the Trump administration comes in, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
Venus retrograde can also trigger challenges around the wedding planning process, including miscommunications and delays.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
This allows miscommunications, travel delays and changes in plans to be a reality.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for miscommunication
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“Miscommunication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscommunication. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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