incomprehension
Example Sentences
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In theory, the line between sanity and insanity, knowledge of the consequences of one’s choices and incomprehension of the line between cause and effect, could be grounds for a rich and nuanced philosophical discussion.
From Slate • Oct. 8, 2023
And as played by De Waele, Rémi, though less front and center, registers a heartrending incomprehension at Léo’s betrayal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023
Pádraic's distress and incomprehension around Colm's rejection allows McDonagh to explore not only the grief experienced when adult friends decouple, but also vicariously the collapse of childhood friendships or family estrangements.
From Salon • Jan. 16, 2023
Most of its electricity, however, comes from renewables and there is growing incomprehension among the Austrian public at the market system where gas and power prices are closely linked.
From Reuters • Aug. 28, 2022
The words “Throw it all away” pierced through the enfolding layers of incomprehension to the quick of the Delta’s consciousness.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
