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misunderstand
[ mis-uhn-der-stand ]
verb (used with object)
- to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
Synonyms: , ,
- to fail to understand or interpret rightly the words or behavior of.
misunderstand
/ ˌɪʌԻəˈæԻ /
verb
- to fail to understand properly
Other Word Forms
- u··ٲԻİ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of misunderstand1
Example Sentences
As far as Francis was concerned, “the principle of the maximization of profits, frequently isolated from other considerations, reflects a misunderstanding of the very concept of the economy.”
The Israeli military has said an "operational misunderstanding" led to the killing of 14 emergency workers in Gaza last month.
However, she still sees negative comments, with some even claiming those who live in a house are not Gypsies, which Chantelle says shows a misunderstanding of how her culture works.
Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.
Credit card debt usually starts with poor financial literacy and a misunderstanding of how interest works, Lubo said.
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