Misunderstanding - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com A misunderstanding is what happens when you don't comprehend something correctly It's also another name for a disagreement, like the misunderstanding you and your sister had about whose turn it was to do the dishes
MISUNDERSTANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary A misunderstanding is a failure to understand something properly, for example a situation or a person's remarks There has been some misunderstanding of our publishing aims Tell your midwife what you want so she can make a note of it and avoid misunderstandings
misunderstanding - WordReference. com Dictionary of English a failure to understand:[uncountable] a source of mistrust and misunderstanding [countable] a major misunderstanding during the peace talks a disagreement or quarrel:[countable] had a misunderstanding but now we're friends again
misunderstanding - Wiktionary, the free dictionary misunderstanding (plural misunderstandings) A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception