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

His biggest failure has been the miscommunication and handling of the Epstein files, which eroded public trust. — Brent Andersen, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Share a common taxonomy to ensure all stakeholders use the same language when discussing legal exposure, avoiding costly miscommunications. — Gaby Prechner, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

From his miscommunication with Shohei Ohtani to getting emotional on the bench. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks. — ABC News, 1 July 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