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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
accepting, tolerant
Synonyms
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compassionate considerate empathetic forgiving generous kindly perceptive sympathetic
STRONG
discerning forbearing kind patient sensitive
WEAK
responsive
Antonyms
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disagreeable inconsiderate mean merciless selfish unfeeling unsympathetic
STRONG
impatient intolerant
WEAK
unaccepting
NOUN
comprehension, appreciation
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awareness grasp insight intelligence judgment knowledge perception realization recognition sense
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acumen apperception apprehension assimilation decipherment discernment discrimination grip intellect intuition ken knowing mastery penetration perceptiveness perceptivity perspicacity prehension reason savvy sharpness wit
WEAK
percipience uptake
Antonyms
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ignorance stupidity
STRONG
misunderstanding
WEAK
disagreement disbelief misinterpretation mistake
NOUN
belief
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conclusion idea impression interpretation judgment knowledge meaning opinion perception sense sympathy view
STRONG
acceptation conception estimation import inkling message notion purport significance signification viewpoint
WEAK
intendment significancy
Antonyms
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ignorance
STRONG
insignificance
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disagreement disbelief misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding
NOUN
informal agreement
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accord harmony pact
STRONG
concord deal handshake
WEAK
common view meeting of minds
Antonyms
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disagreement
WEAK
disbelief misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding

Example Sentences

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"We cannot fix smell without understanding how it works on a basic level," Datta said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

"I called my agent because I had to be like 'stop, I'm not going to go to this club…' and he was really understanding," says Whiteman.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He told the court he backed the project on the understanding it would be a nonprofit that would put society's interests first, with any technology it developed released as open source, freely available to all.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“That’s why we choose to start with Alba, who is the granddaughter that is able to start her healing process by understanding her family history,” Urrejola says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

It gives you an understanding that is distinctly, wholly yours.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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