Definition of Misunderstanding
Misunderstanding
Mis·un·der·stand·ing


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A mistaken interpretation or misconception of something.

e.g. The misunderstanding between the two friends led to a heated argument.

(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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