1
as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly
tried to eliminate all misapprehensions about the planned riverfront development
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as in mistake
a wrong judgment
a common misapprehension about how our language functions
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Recent Examples of misapprehension
But Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok, meanwhile, was under a similar misapprehension.
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Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misapprehension
Noun
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Mercury retrograde might bring a few tech glitches, scheduling delays, or misunderstandings among friends or team members.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
9 Nov. 2025
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Expect a few misunderstandings, but also second chances to speak honestly and listen with a fresh perspective.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a game in which little went right on offense, Rodgers’ two costliest mistakes led directly to Chargers points.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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An undisclosed person or company was using that form with his name, said Asnani, who framed the issue as a likely mistake and emphasized he was not involved in any Missouri campaigns.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Misapprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapprehension. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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