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as in mistake
a failure to understand correctly
people once thought that there were canals on Mars because of a common misunderstanding of a report by an Italian astronomer
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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
tried to resolve their misunderstandings peacefully
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as in missing
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
you misunderstood that poem because you took everything so literally
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Recent Examples of misunderstanding
David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
During Mercury retrograde, communication breakdowns, technical problems, or misunderstandings may occur more frequently.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Growing up in Mexico, my mother wanted to become a Girl Scout, but cultural misunderstandings and family beliefs prevented her from joining.
—Ale Delgado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Another reason people feel that way about forecasts is related to a misunderstanding of percent chance of rain.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Regardless of the misunderstanding, viewers were in awe of Stewart's talent.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
During Mercury retrograde, communication breakdowns, technical problems, or misunderstandings may occur more frequently.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Growing up in Mexico, my mother wanted to become a Girl Scout, but cultural misunderstandings and family beliefs prevented her from joining.
—Ale Delgado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Another reason people feel that way about forecasts is related to a misunderstanding of percent chance of rain.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misunderstanding
Noun
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There is a huge difference between preparing with the obsession of not making mistakes and preparing with the desire to effectively convey a message.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Serious mistakes were made in that investigation, and agents were disciplined for botching applications to secretly obtain a surveillance warrant.—
Adam Goldman,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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No arrests were made, and there was no further investigation into the dispute.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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An Amazon spokesperson declined to comment on the cancellations, but the company has noted in its annual report that international trade disputes, including tariffs, pose a risk to its business.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Stewart went scoreless, missing his only shot attempt, had a rebound, an assist and a block.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bodies of both children missing after a massive fire ripped through a full block of a New Jersey neighborhood earlier this week have been recovered.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Accessibility regulations vary, and consulting local legal or accessibility professionals can help clarify complaint resolution procedures, formatting and national oversight requirements, ensuring compliance and avoiding misinterpretations.—
Ran Ronen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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By identifying these deeper emotional triggers, individuals can approach conflicts with greater clarity and emotional balance, reducing misinterpretation and fostering healthier communication. 3.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is the classic day for disagreements with anyone in a position of authority.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Gregg Ward, executive director at The Center for Respectful Leadership, said that while disagreements between neighbors are common, starting a war is never a good idea.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The two then had an altercation, during which one of the children was knocked over and Villalobos fled, according to authorities.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Although officially estranged, the couple were still living together with their three sons under the age of 11 at the time of the July 16, 2023, altercation outside their house.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Counsel should try to foresee and prevent any misconstruction.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Counsel should try to foresee and prevent any misconstruction.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the Venetians and the Ottoman Turks squabble over Cyprus in the background, the men before us quarrel over everything—a woman, a job, a handkerchief.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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The basketball star has a reputation for being able to silence media noise in the most crucial moments, but the family element of this quarrel seems to have hit a little too close to home this time.—
Christian Orozco,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Misunderstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misunderstanding. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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