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as in misinterpretations
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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as in disagreements
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
tried to resolve their misunderstandings peacefully
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Recent Examples of misunderstandings
The more gaps there are in communication, the more room there is for assumptions, misunderstandings and insecurity to grow.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Usually there’s some history of misunderstandings, hurt feelings or real transgressions.
—Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The relationship, however, has remained vulnerable to misunderstandings, missteps, and missed opportunities because of lingering distrust and misaligned expectations.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
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
To prevent misunderstandings, set clear expectations from the get-go.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Usually there’s some history of misunderstandings, hurt feelings or real transgressions.
—Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The relationship, however, has remained vulnerable to misunderstandings, missteps, and missed opportunities because of lingering distrust and misaligned expectations.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
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
To prevent misunderstandings, set clear expectations from the get-go.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misunderstandings
Noun
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The real story likely also involved effects of mental health conditions, misinterpretations of spooky sounds and co-dependency dynamics.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The best communicators anticipate potential misinterpretations and tailor their messaging to foster trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The September 12 report shared that RBW had actually fired Lee in August, citing declining profitability, management difficulties, and disagreements over new artist direction.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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If the Wildcats cut back on their mistakes.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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International investment treaty disputes are arbitrated under a third-party institution that employs attorneys who specialize in international law and have no particular ties to either party.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The California Governor’s Office disputes Kominski’s characterization of contractor donations as a vector for political influence.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Estelle said there appeared to be at least five fights, and because there were so many altercations in one evening numerous people were detained during the football game.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The trend has resulted in several fatal altercations in recent years.—
Jenna Sundel
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kraft later said he was disappointed in how the docuseries focused on controversies instead of the team’s success.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Canceled also highlights other controversies in Deen's career, including her public spats with Bourdain, the world-traveling chef and CNN travel documentarian who later died by suicide in 2018.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Republicans’ long-running internal fights over how to handle health insurance coverage are far from settled, and party leaders are not eager to take a firm stance.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump has attended several other high-profile sporting events in 2025, including Super Bowl LIX, the Daytona 500, and multiple UFC fights.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in the federal case May 15.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Oral arguments are expected to take place in November.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Misunderstandings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misunderstandings. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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