🤷Misunderstanding

noun
/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example Sentences

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

Synonyms

confusion, miscommunication, mix-up, disagreement

Antonyms

understanding, clarity, agreement, comprehension

Collocations

clear up misunderstanding, avoid misunderstanding, cultural misunderstanding, serious misunderstanding

More Example Sentences

He suffered because of a misunderstanding.

She blamed the mistake on a misunderstanding.

They admitted misunderstanding the rule honestly.

He forgave his colleague for the misunderstanding.

He dealt with the misunderstandings with patience.

They apologized to us for the misunderstanding sincerely.

We felt ashamed for ourselves after the misunderstanding.

We responded politely and clarified the misunderstanding.

There was a misunderstanding among all the members of the family on a trifle thing.

There was a misunderstanding among the students of Vasanth Academy about a class schedule.

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