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单词 misunderstanding
释义

misunderstanding

noun

mis·​un·​der·​stand·​ing (ˌ)mi-ˌsən-dər-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce misunderstanding (audio)
1
: a failure to understand : misinterpretation
The instructions were carefully written to prevent misunderstanding.
2
: quarrel, disagreement
an unfortunate misunderstanding between two old friends

Synonyms

  • incomprehension
  • misapprehension
  • misconstruction
  • misconstruing
  • misimpression
  • misinterpretation
  • misknowledge
  • misreading
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Example Sentences

The instructions are carefully written in order to avoid misunderstanding. Her comments reflect a misunderstanding of the basic problem. using clear language to avoid misunderstandings an unfortunate misunderstanding between old friends We had our little misunderstandings in the past but we managed to clear them up long ago.
Recent Examples on the Web Usually the situation is treated as a misunderstanding and the items are returned. Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Rotating outages in several California municipalities Tuesday night — including in the Bay Area — weren't ordered by the grid operator and resulted from confusion and misunderstanding, grid CEO Elliot Mainzer said Wednesday on a media call. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Not making that distinction, some say, subjects their communities in the U.S. to misunderstanding, harassment, scorn and danger. Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 Aerosol scientists maintain that there is a physics misunderstanding in the very theory of droplet transmission, but the resistance among public health authorities is still strong. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 Little League International claims the controversial footage shown on ESPN of white players attaching fabric, resembling cotton, to their Black teammate's head is nothing more than an unfortunate misunderstanding. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The problem usually stems from a misunderstanding on how to create and use video in marketing campaigns. Kelly Schwarze, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2022 Though exciting, in the midst of celebrating his first acting gig, the former Chase co-star had to clear up a misunderstanding about the show on Twitter. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 As Web3 tech slowly becomes mainstream, there’s significant opportunity for misunderstanding and conflict, Kohn warns. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

misunderstanding

noun

mis·​un·​der·​stand·​ing
ˌmis-ˌən-dər-ˈstan-diŋ
1
: a failure to get the meaning of : a failure to understand
2
: argument sense 1, quarrel

misunderstanding 1 of 2

noun

1
as in misinterpretation
a failure to understand correctly people once thought that there were canals on Mars because of a common misunderstanding of a report by an Italian astronomer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • misinterpretation
  • misreading
  • misconstruction
  • mistake
  • misconstruing
  • incomprehension
  • misimpression
  • misconception
  • misperception
  • misapprehension
  • misknowledge
  • astigmatism
  • misprision

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • understanding
  • knowledge
  • perception
  • comprehension
  • appreciation
  • conception
  • apprehension
  • grasp
  • realization
  • awareness
  • consciousness
  • grokking
  • prehension
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2
as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions tried to resolve their misunderstandings peacefully

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dispute
  • disagreement
  • altercation
  • controversy
  • quarrel
  • argument
  • fight
  • bicker
  • brawl
  • squabble
  • imbroglio
  • disputation
  • spat
  • row
  • debate
  • tiff
  • skirmish
  • battle royal
  • contretemps
  • feud
  • clash
  • cross fire
  • difference
  • falling-out
  • wrangle
  • donnybrook
  • argle-bargle
  • rhubarb
  • hassle
  • kickup
  • tangle
  • argy-bargy
  • tussle
  • set-to
  • objection
  • contention
  • logomachy
  • dissension
  • protest
  • scrap
  • attack
  • dissention
  • protestation
  • vendetta
  • fuss
  • run-in
  • fisticuffs
  • melee
  • fracas
  • catfight
  • affray
  • mêlée
  • fray
  • free-for-all

misunderstanding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of misunderstand
as in misreading
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of you misunderstood that poem because you took everything so literally

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • misreading
  • misconstruing
  • missing
  • mistaking
  • misapprehending
  • misinterpreting
  • misperceiving
  • misconceiving
  • misjudging
  • mishearing
  • misknowing
  • misdeeming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • understanding
  • knowing
  • seeing
  • getting
  • comprehending
  • appreciating
  • grasping
  • perceiving
  • penetrating
  • catching
  • apprehending
  • conceiving
  • seizing
  • taking in
  • making out
  • savvying
  • grokking
  • fathoming
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