misunderstanding

IPA: mɪsʌndɝstˈændɪŋ

A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.

Examples of "misunderstanding" in Sentences

Of course, in her view, the misunderstanding is all on our side.
After apologizing for what he called a misunderstanding, Roland Martin is out at CNN.
Another misunderstanding is the impression that Thapar's team found genetic differences that cause ADHD.
Thinking like that is a fault that comes from misunderstanding the Tibetan word nangwa, which can mean either “appearances” or “appearance-making.”
South African officials meanwhile said that their government was Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad to Algeria as a special envoy following what they called a misunderstanding over the meeting.
ANDERSON: SHOWBIZ TONIGHT can tell you Lindsay Lohan ` s attorney was in a Beverly Hills court Monday to take care of what she calls a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding that last Friday led the court to put out a warrant for Lindsay ` s arrest.