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as in mistake
a failure to understand correctly
people once thought that there were canals on Mars because of a common misunderstanding of a report by an Italian astronomer
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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
tried to resolve their misunderstandings peacefully
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as in missing
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
you misunderstood that poem because you took everything so literally
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Recent Examples of misunderstanding
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Employers should not punish an employee for complaining, based on an objectively reasonable misunderstanding, that the employer is violating a specific law, whether the EPA or another law.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Lambert said that misunderstanding the limits of local authority likely fueled the online reaction.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Jason gives the exact same recap of their night out, so there is no misunderstanding by either party.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Employers should not punish an employee for complaining, based on an objectively reasonable misunderstanding, that the employer is violating a specific law, whether the EPA or another law.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Does the music feel lesser or compromised to you, or are the critics being unfair or just misunderstanding the new album?
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Lambert said that misunderstanding the limits of local authority likely fueled the online reaction.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misunderstanding
Noun
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One of the biggest mistakes people make with space heaters is using an extension cord.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jake returns to 2011 with the intention of going back to 1960 and doing it all over again, this time without making the mistakes that led to Sadie's death.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Opening arguments in a Stanford felony vandalism case began Friday amid sharp disputes over whether political views tied to Israel’s war in Gaza should factor into the trial — an issue that has shaped the case from its earliest stages.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Police had initially said the shooting involved a family dispute but gave no specific details.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Kalkbrenner also returned to the lineup after missing two weeks of action and played in the past two matchups, serving as the backup center in Utah and in the first half against the Clippers before being reinserted into Hornets’ starting unit in the second half.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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When the mind of a bilingual child mirrors absurd translations, their poetic misinterpretations can accidentally produce multiple meanings — and create puns.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
15 Dec. 2025
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That misinterpretation is common.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 Dec. 2025
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Or one who dismissed concerns from Black New Yorkers by citing disagreements with African leaders.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tommy has opposed the offshore well from the start — a gamble with only a 10% chance of success — and the disagreement has long strained his relationship with Cami.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For Western policymakers, mistaking pressure for transformation risks leaving the Islamic Republic bruised but standing.—
Sanam Vakil,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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There could be no mistaking that this was a significant mismatch.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Previous research has revealed that misreading or overlooking emotional cues in dogs can lead to inappropriate handling, and even lead to animals getting stressed.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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But this stems from a fatal misreading of Putin and his goals.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
3 Dec. 2025
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No one was injured during the altercations.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … STORMY SEAS – Miami standout's brilliant two-touchdown game overshadowed by postgame altercation.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misunderstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misunderstanding. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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