Definition of Misunderstanding
Misunderstanding
mis·un·der·stand·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a failure to correctly understand or interpret someone or something;
e.g. There was some misunderstanding by which none of them brought the keys to the building.
(noun)
a quarrel or disagreement, typically caused by a failure of communication or understanding between the involved parties;
e.g. They had a misunderstanding which caused her to storm out in a rage.
(verb)
failing to correctly understand or interpret something, especially someone's words, gestures, or actions;
e.g. They were misunderstanding my words every time we spoke, because they didn't know the language well.
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