misunderstand Synonyms

misunderstand Meaning

Wordnet

misunderstand (v)

interpret in the wrong way

Webster

misunderstand (v. t.)

To misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense.

misunderstand Sentence Examples

  1. The misunderstanding arose from a simple communication error.
  2. Their conversation was plagued by misunderstandings, leading to an awkward atmosphere.
  3. The misunderstanding caused a rift between the two friends.
  4. The misunderstanding was cleared up once they had a chance to talk it out.
  5. The misunderstanding stemmed from a lack of context.
  6. Due to a series of misunderstandings, the project was delayed.
  7. I'm afraid there has been a slight misunderstanding.
  8. The misunderstanding was unintentional, but it had serious consequences.
  9. The misunderstandings were piling up, creating a web of confusion.
  10. They realized that their misunderstanding was based on a false assumption.

FAQs About the word misunderstand

interpret in the wrong wayTo misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense.

misread, misconstrue, mistake, misapprehend, misinterpret,miss, misconceive,misperceive, misjudge, misdeem

catch, see, catch, penetrate, grasp, know, get,understand, appreciate, understand

The misunderstanding arose from a simple communication error.

Their conversation was plagued by misunderstandings, leading to an awkward atmosphere.

The misunderstanding caused a rift between the two friends.

The misunderstanding was cleared up once they had a chance to talk it out.