as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
the traveler's misknowledge of local customs led him to make some embarrassing faux pas
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misunderstandings
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Minor misunderstandings are also likely, particularly if someone feels unheard, dismissed or overly criticized.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026 -
Submission quality varies wildly, and committees end up correcting basic misunderstandings instead of debating strategy.—
David Talby,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Misknowledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misknowledges. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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