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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Experts believe that misunderstandings about who needs screenings and how often may be part of the reason some women skip mammograms.—
Dr. Allyson Heng,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025 -
The findings revealed significant misunderstandings or lack of knowledge among much of the population.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Incomprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incomprehensions. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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