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misunderstanding

[mis-uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /
NOUN
instance of having the wrong idea
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confusion error misconception misinterpretation misjudgment mistake mix up
STRONG
confounding delusion misapprehension misconstruction misreckoning
WEAK
false impression
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accuracy certainty correction truth understanding
WEAK
agreement comprehension concord concurrence harmony peace
NOUN
argument, fight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach clash conflict difference difficulty disagreement discord dissension feud quarrel rift squabble
STRONG
blowup break debate fuss row run-in rupture set-to spat tiff variance words
WEAK
bad vibes crossed wires falling-out sour note
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement calm concurrence harmony likeness peace sameness similarity
WEAK
comprehension concord understanding

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After being approached by BBC News with her comments to the undercover reporter, Tanisa blamed communication difficulties for a "misunderstanding" and said she doesn't speak Urdu fluently.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance appeared to take a softer tone, saying there may have been a "legitimate misunderstanding" from Iran that Lebanon would be included.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Art Tinoco, the Riverside County registrar of voters, has refuted that number — saying it was based on a misunderstanding of raw data that had not been fully processed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“The claims in this lawsuit are meritless and reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of basic, well-established scientific principles regarding how calories are determined under U.S. nutrition-labeling standards for ingredients like EPG,” Rahal said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“I’m sorry about the misunderstanding, but Bea Trixie said she’s seen you playing catch with Annie. She said you two have a lot of fun. Can’t you play with her?”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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