miscommunication
noun
mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
ˌmis-kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən 
: failure to communicate clearly
There was miscommunication between the reporter and her editors.
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The ball popped loose right in front of Luis Romo, who took advantage of South Korea's miscommunication to drop in a volley for a goal.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
The miscommunications have once again put the majority leader in a difficult position, raising questions about why the president seems intent on making his life more difficult.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 18 June 2026
His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Good communication has many potential benefits, such as improved teamwork, faster decision-making, a reduction in miscommunication, solid customer relationships, and efficient workflows.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
The miscommunications have once again put the majority leader in a difficult position, raising questions about why the president seems intent on making his life more difficult.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 18 June 2026
His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Good communication has many potential benefits, such as improved teamwork, faster decision-making, a reduction in miscommunication, solid customer relationships, and efficient workflows.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for miscommunication
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“Miscommunication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscommunication. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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