misunderstanding
mis
mɪs
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Definition & Meaning of "misunderstanding"in English

Misunderstanding
01

the act of interpreting something incorrectly 

misunderstanding definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
misunderstandings
Examples
The message was lost due to a simple misunderstanding. 
02

a minor disagreement or conflict 

Examples
Friends sometimes have misunderstandings but reconcile quickly. 
03

an incorrect interpretation or belief about something 

Examples
His assumption was based on a misunderstanding of the facts. 

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