as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
the anthropologist's apparent incomprehension of the ceremonial rites she describes in her book surprised reviewers
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misunderstandings
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Observe where recurring misunderstandings or bottlenecks happen in your team’s work.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Early on, the emotional Moon squares romantic Venus, and misunderstandings about care or timing could impact our plans for the day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Incomprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incomprehensions. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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