misunderstanding
noun
mis·un·der·stand·ing
(ˌ)mi-ˌsən-dər-ˈstan-diŋ 
1
: a failure to understand : misinterpretation
The instructions were carefully written to prevent misunderstanding.
2
: quarrel, disagreement
an unfortunate misunderstanding between two old friends
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Examples of misunderstanding in a Sentence
The instructions are carefully written in order to avoid misunderstanding.
Her comments reflect a misunderstanding of the basic problem.
using clear language to avoid misunderstandings
an unfortunate misunderstanding between old friends
We had our little misunderstandings in the past but we managed to clear them up long ago.
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Yes, often the processes behind enrollment were racist and fraught with misunderstanding and mismanagement.
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Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
However, at the counter (where agents are trained to upsell you on extras), there was a misunderstanding.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The reasons for estrangement can vary, from a single breach that feels too large to overcome to years of slights and misunderstandings piling up.
—Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
While some have shared their thoughts on the creator's outfit, most have laughed along with Irvine and her partner about the misunderstanding.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
However, at the counter (where agents are trained to upsell you on extras), there was a misunderstanding.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The reasons for estrangement can vary, from a single breach that feels too large to overcome to years of slights and misunderstandings piling up.
—Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
While some have shared their thoughts on the creator's outfit, most have laughed along with Irvine and her partner about the misunderstanding.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misunderstanding
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“Misunderstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misunderstanding. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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