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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
accepting, tolerant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
Synonyms
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awareness grasp insight intelligence judgment knowledge perception realization recognition sense
STRONG
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
Synonyms
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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
STRONGEST
ignorance
STRONG
insignificance
WEAK
disagreement disbelief misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding
NOUN
informal agreement
Synonyms
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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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What was your understanding of what being on reality TV entailed?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Vance’s time in Hungary was an important reminder that Vance has a very particular understanding of the order of the world.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Throughout March, the story for consumers and investors was understanding the implications of the war with Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Khatibzadeh added: "But as a diplomat, I'm very much hopeful that finally we reach an understanding and settle this within our national interest and within the regional interest."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Have you no sense? Have you no understanding of the gravity of the situation?”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan