misunderstanding

/ˌmɪsəndɚˈstændɪŋ/B1Loopy word list, level 5 · Proficient

Definition

  • n. putting the wrong interpretation on
  • n. an understanding of something that is not correct
  • v. interpret in the wrong way

Word forms

Plural
misunderstandings

Example sentences

  1. n.

    There was a misunderstanding about the meeting time, so I arrived late.

  2. n.

    The misunderstanding between them led to a long argument.