as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
your misreading of the definition of the word is what got you into trouble
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Noun
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Beyond clothing, Abrianna believes her size is what sparks so many misunderstandings.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Failure to do so may cause resentment, misunderstandings, and passive aggressively loud blender usage.—
Sarah Schmelling,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The best communicators anticipate potential misinterpretations and tailor their messaging to foster trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the storm system evolved, common weather misinterpretations or statements appeared in social media or personal discussions.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Misreadings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misreadings. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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