incomprehension

in·com·pre·hen·sion

noun \-ˈhen(t)-shən\

Definition of INCOMPREHENSION

: lack of comprehension or understanding

Examples of INCOMPREHENSION

1. She gave me a look of complete incomprehension.
2. He viewed the situation with incomprehension.

First Known Use of INCOMPREHENSION

1605

Related to INCOMPREHENSION

Synonyms: misunderstanding, misapprehension, misconstruction, misconstruing, misimpression, misinterpretation, misknowledge, misreading

Related Words: astigmatism, misconception, misperception, misprision, mistake

Near Antonyms: appreciation, apprehension, comprehension, conception, grasp, grokking, knowledge, perception, prehension, understanding; awareness, consciousness, realization

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