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

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

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. Katy Seppi:

   There's a common belief that anyone can have a baby if they want it enough, hope enough, and never give up, it just isn't true, and leads to a lot of misunderstanding and dismissal of the grief you're left with when you realize you have to let go of your dream of parenthood.

2. Judge Tanya Chutkan said.Chutkan:

   This was no simple misunderstanding by an overeager foreign student.

3. Zakir Naik:

   It was never my intention to upset any individual or community, it is against the basic tenets of Islam, and I would like to convey my heartfelt apologies for this misunderstanding.

4. Albert Schweitzer:

   Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

5. RAMANA PEMMARAJU:

   Misunderstanding is understanding in your own way than what IS!