misunderstanding
mis
ˌmɪs
mis
un
ʌn
an
ders
ˈdərs
dērs
tan
tæn
tān
ding
dɪng
ding
British pronunciation
/mɪsˌʌndəstˈændɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "misunderstanding"in English

Misunderstanding
01

the act of interpreting something incorrectly

example
Examples
Their argument was just a misunderstanding; they both thought the meeting was at a different time.
02

a minor disagreement or conflict

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Examples
Friends sometimes have misunderstandings but reconcile quickly.
03

an incorrect interpretation or belief about something

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