misunderstand

[mis-uhn-der-stand] / ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstænd /

VERB

get the wrong idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse miscalculate misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misread

STRONG

confound fail misapply misapprehend misconceive miss mistake

WEAK

be at cross purposes be bewildered be confused be perplexed get signals crossed get signals mixed get wrong get wrong impression miscomprehend misknow misreckon miss the point not register take amiss take wrongly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

understand

STRONG

comprehend succeed

WEAK

construe get grasp interpret perceive

Example Sentences

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But this year, I’m currently in second-to-last place and dangerously close to our new punishment: running a lemonade stand for a full day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

When Betty discovers she has no money to buy gifts for her family, she and best friend, Mae, decide to convert their lemonade stand into a cookie stand.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

“If your child had a lemonade stand it would make more money than this,” tech journalist Kara Swisher told CNN.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2024

As most kids do, Joshi opened a lemonade stand.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Ask Evan if he wants to make a lemonade stand tomorrow.'

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

misunderstand

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