Definition of misunderstanding Misunderstanding
/mɪˌsʌndɚstæˈndɪŋ/ - [misunderstanding] - mis•un•der•stand•ing
We found 11 definitions of misunderstanding from 6 different sources.
Advertising
What does misunderstanding mean?
WordNet
Noun |
||
| misunderstanding - putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning" | ||
| misinterpretation, mistaking | ||
| interpretation an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning" | ||
| imbroglio a very embarrassing misunderstanding | ||
| misconstrual, misconstruction a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately) | ||
| misunderstanding - an understanding of something that is not correct; "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister" | ||
| mistake, misapprehension | ||
| misconception an incorrect conception | ||
= synonym
= antonym
= related word
= antonym
= related word
Wiktionary 
- misunderstanding (Noun)
A mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception. - misunderstanding (Noun)
A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel. - misunderstanding (Verb)
Present participle of misunderstand.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- misunderstanding (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Misunderstand - misunderstanding (n.)
Mistake of the meaning; error; misconception. - misunderstanding (n.)
Disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
-
misunderstanding
The understanding of something in a different way than it is meant.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
-
misunderstanding
Misunderstanding brings lies to town.
Part of speech
🔤- misunderstanding, verb, gerund of misunderstand (infinitive).
- misunderstanding, noun, singular of misunderstandings.
Pronunciation
Word frequency
Sign Language
Your last searches
Last searches
See also
Advertising
Jump to
Advertising