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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Beyond clothing, Abrianna believes her size is what sparks so many misunderstandings.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Failure to do so may cause resentment, misunderstandings, and passive aggressively loud blender usage.—
Sarah Schmelling,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Incomprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incomprehensions. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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