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Vocabulary Entry
misunderstanding
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A failure to understand something correctly.
Example Sentences
"There was a misunderstanding between the two friends that led to their argument."
"We cleared up the misunderstanding before it escalated further."
"The misunderstanding about the meeting time caused everyone to arrive late."
V
verb
To fail to interpret or understand something correctly.
Example Sentences
"I misunderstood the instructions and ended up doing the task wrong."
"She misunderstood his tone and thought he was angry."
"If I misunderstood your message, please clarify."