1
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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2
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
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Western MNCs consistently struggle in emerging markets, with cultural misunderstandings leading to project failures and contract sales.
—Midhat Zwayen, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Common mistakes include misunderstanding your industry's dress code and its subtleties, wearing clothing that doesn't suit your body shape, or choosing silhouettes and colors that distract rather than support a confident presence.
—Stephanie Coughlan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Those claims are based on a lack of familiarity with the FIDO spec, flawed logic, and a fundamental misunderstanding of security in general.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Western MNCs consistently struggle in emerging markets, with cultural misunderstandings leading to project failures and contract sales.
—Midhat Zwayen, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The same kind of misunderstanding speckles the discourse around Live Laugh Love, his stellar new album.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Common mistakes include misunderstanding your industry's dress code and its subtleties, wearing clothing that doesn't suit your body shape, or choosing silhouettes and colors that distract rather than support a confident presence.
—Stephanie Coughlan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misunderstanding
Noun
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My experience has been that my mistakes led to the best things in my life.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Aug. 2025
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Austin Jackson told reporters last month that the players were behind the decision to run laps after committing penalties or mental mistakes in practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nearly a year after being removed from Lincoln Heights' village council over a tax dispute, a leading community activist has had his seat restored by a state appeals court.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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How the courts and legislatures balance the rights of the majority and minority in these disputes over the place of the Ten Commandments in public life may go a long way toward shaping the future of religious freedom in American public education.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Colson Montgomery went 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup after missing two games because of left side soreness.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Three others from the encampment, including Flores, are missing, homeless outreach groups say.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 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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Press junkets came with loaded questions about his background, early websites were devoted to hating Jar Jar, and there were misinterpretations about the character's intentions.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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As part of the legal dispute between Priscilla and her former business partners, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, a letter Keough wrote to her grandmother was made public, revealing a disagreement between the Daisy Jones & the Six star and her late mom.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shift From Oversight To Empowerment A common blind spot for senior leaders is mistaking control for leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Kevin and Auggie, mistaking Chris for their dimension’s Chris, sit down with him for a drink and begin to reminisce.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In Washington, Captain Olivia Walker (Rebecca Ferguson), gets his report and responds with concern but not alarm—the belief, at the beginning, is that somehow this is a misreading or a mistake.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Extreme heat in 2023 had damaged the quality of rice, causing an acute shortage last year that was exacerbated by the government’s misreading of supply and demand.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The altercation was captured on CTA surveillance video and cellphone footage taken by the theft victim, according to court documents.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, after they were separated, Hicks ran after the women and retaliated, sparking a second altercation.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Misunderstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misunderstanding. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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