misunderstanding in English dictionary

  • misunderstanding

    Meanings and definitions of "misunderstanding"

    • A mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception.
    • A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
    • Present participle of misunderstand.
    • noun
      A mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception.
    • noun
      A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
    • verb
      present participle of [i]misunderstand[/i]
    • mistake
    • The understanding of something in a different way than it is meant.
    • noun
      an understanding of something that is not correct; "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
    • noun
      putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"

    Synonyms of "misunderstanding" in English dictionary

    interpretation, misapprehension, misinterpretation are the top synonyms of "misunderstanding" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of misunderstanding

    • misunderstanding ( plural  misunderstandings)
    • misunderstanding (plural misunderstandings)
  • Misunderstanding
  • MisunderstandIng

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