misunderstand

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Small misunderstandings would escalate and sometimes their kids wouldn't get along, Rachel says.

From BBC

“I did not resist, I did not impede or assault any agent,” Retes said.”What happened to me that day was not a misunderstanding.

From Los Angeles Times

On requesting the meeting, Lokke said he was hoping to "clear up certain misunderstandings."

From Barron's

For Nuuk and Copenhagen, Wednesday's meeting at the White House is aimed at ironing out "misunderstandings".

From Barron's

Mrs. Fischer even feels inspired to make a pitch about wanting to save this coyote, and that the whole thing was a misunderstanding.

From Literature