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incomprehension

[in-kom-pri-hen-shuhn, in-kom-] / ˌɪn kɒm prɪˈhɛn ʃən, ɪnˌkɒm- /








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His incomprehension of the country’s political and business norms undermines his efforts to bring his Starlink satellite internet network to the Indian market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Yes, in some quarters, there is total incomprehension at the idea of replacing a landslide-winning leader, and fury at Sarwar's intervention.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

In theory, the line between sanity and insanity, knowledge of the consequences of one’s choices and incomprehension of the line between cause and effect, could be grounds for a rich and nuanced philosophical discussion.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2023

But in her letter dated Aug. 2, Baerbock expressed "incomprehension" at what she said were insufficient consultations with other countries in the 27-nation bloc.

From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2023

Schott’s complete incomprehension suggests that it would have been difficult for Bodin to persuade other scholars that his views made sense.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton


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