Misunderstanding - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌmɪsʌndərˈstændɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word misunderstanding
Brit.  |ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word misunderstanding
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to misunderstand

noun

- putting the wrong interpretation on (syn: misinterpretation)
- an understanding of something that is not correct (syn: misapprehension, mistake)
there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister

Extra examples

The instructions are carefully written in order to avoid misunderstanding.

Her comments reflect a misunderstanding of the basic problem.

There are some little pique or misunderstanding between them.

There must have been some misunderstanding. I didn't order all these books.

Terry had a little misunderstanding with the police last night.

A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding.

Through some misunderstanding we never rencountered.

Any misunderstanding can resolve itself into a quarrel.

Perhaps I was indirectly responsible for the misunderstanding.

Maybe it's all just a big misunderstanding.

I hope and pray that this is a misunderstanding.

Word forms

noun
singular: misunderstanding
plural: misunderstandings
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