misunderstand

/mɪsˌʌndəstˈænd/

/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstænd/

to misunderstand

MAIN VERB

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

synonyms : be amiss

Examples

1. If you misunderstand the question, don't hesitate to ask for clarification.

2. I think you misunderstand what I'm trying to say.

3. The meeting has turned into a comedy of errors, with everyone talking over each other and misunderstanding the agenda.

4. The first mistake is misunderstanding the utility and balance of comprehension and memorization.