as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly
the traveler's misknowledge of local customs led him to make some embarrassing faux pas
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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 -
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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“Misknowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misknowledge. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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