Synonyms for misunderstanding
ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋmis·un·der·stand·ing

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1. misunderstanding

   Synonyms:
   ignorance, illiteracy, inexperience, misapprehension, misconception, rudeness, unfamiliarity

   Antonyms:
   acquaintance, apprehension, cognition, cognizance, comprehension, erudition, experience, information, intelligence, intuition, knowledge, learning, light, lore, perception, recognition, scholarship, science, wisdom

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1. misinterpretation, misunderstanding, mistakingnoun

   putting the wrong interpretation on

   "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"

   Synonyms:
   mistaking, misapprehension, misinterpretation, mistake

2. mistake, misunderstanding, misapprehensionnoun

   an understanding of something that is not correct

   "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"

   Synonyms:
   mistaking, misapprehension, misinterpretation, mistake, fault, error

Matched Categories

1. • Interpretation
   • Misconception

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. misunderstandingnoun

   Synonyms:
   misapprehension, misconception

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1. misunderstandingnoun

   Synonyms:
   misconception, miscomprehension, misapprehension, variance, disagreement, dissension, controversy

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1. List of paraphrases for "misunderstanding":

   misconception, incomprehension, misapprehension, misinterpretation, miscommunication, mix-up, confusion, mistake, misperception

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1. Michael Caputo:

   I've always believed for two years that it was hinky, sure, it could be a misunderstanding, or it could be the keys to the kingdom of God.

2. Adam Sandler:

   It was just a misunderstanding and once the movie is out will be cleared up.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   Mutual understanding becomes misunderstanding, when there are no longer commitments, no definite expectations, no responsibilities and no common objectives. Misunderstanding may end up in regret, pain and confusion. ("Mutual understanding" )

4. President Biden:

   I've been absolutely clear with President Putin. He has no misunderstanding, if any, any assembled Russian units move across the Ukrainian border, that is an invasion.

5. Henry Cavillmight:

   Having seen the reaction to an article in particular about my feelings on dating and the #metoo movement, I just wanted to apologize for any confusion and misunderstanding that this may have created, insensitivity was absolutely not my intention. In light of this I would just like to clarify and confirm to all that I have always and will continue to hold women in the highest of regard, no matter the type of relationship, whether it be friendship, professional, or a significant other.