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

There was also a miscommunication in the box that let Tim Ream let a ball go instead of attacking it; there was also a rare bad touch by Biel diluting his chance at a clear 1-on-1 with the Austin FC goalkeeper. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026

Instead of this being explored, this is the turn at the second act of the rom-com, where there is a miscommunication that threatens to derail the whole thing. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026

When contacting neighbors or other nearby peers, be sure to state your goals as simply as possible to leave no room for miscommunication. —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026

Thursday’s incident is the second which has led to the shutdown of airspace due to drone interference in Texas—with miscommunication between departments over the use of drones appearing to be a common factor. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 Feb. 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