- present participle of misunderstand.
misunderstanding
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"Misunderstanding the outcomes of a conversation," they wrote, "could lead people to avoid discussing disagreements more often, creating a misplaced barrier to learning, social connection, free inquiry, and free expression."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024
From Love Is Never Enough: How Couples Can Overcome Misunderstanding: Partners should check their mind reading, either by asking directly or by making further observations of their mate’s actions.
From Time • Nov. 10, 2015
Cinecon will be screening a silent serial program, as well as some early Mary Pickford shorts, including a recent discovery, 1911's "Their First Misunderstanding," and 1914's "Behind the Scenes."
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2014
Misunderstanding the value of one-third, customers believed they were being overcharged.
From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2014
Misunderstanding the look on her face, Mama took Koffi's hand and squeezed.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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