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.

Examples of miscommunication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The misdemeanor trial against former Army sergeant Daniel Perry ended Monday before any arguments were offered or evidence presented after the court failed to seat a jury due to a miscommunication around how long the trial could last. —Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026

Colorado had the puck in the Washington zone, but a quick transition play and some miscommunication by the visitors cost them. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026

This interconnectivity also reduces the chance for hiccups like miscommunications and delays as a product transitions from planning to production. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026

Be wary of minor tangles, especially related to miscommunication. —Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for miscommunication

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization