- present participle of misunderstand.
misunderstanding
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McKinney thinks Roy’s emphasis on fighting Trump speaks to a misunderstanding of the job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The event "went off very badly", partly because the Russian had difficulty in understanding Bevan's accent, which led to misunderstanding.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The results also highlighted a persistent misunderstanding surrounding the familiar hurricane "cone of uncertainty."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has called the incident a "diplomatic misunderstanding".
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
“There’s been a misunderstanding, is all I can say, Mr. Tatum.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
They have also agreed to establish a communication channel for AI-related incidents, aimed at preventing misunderstandings or unexpected developments from turning into a broader confrontation.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"If a foundational concept is taught inaccurately, misunderstandings can carry into more advanced science and research," adds Dr. Edwin Johnson, Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, who co-authored the paper.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
“These are basic misunderstandings, mistruths, whatever words you want to use, that could be cleared up in a simple five-minute call.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Yet despite your best efforts, you will inevitably encounter misunderstandings, confusion and frustration.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
He said he would work on a sermon that would clear up all the misunderstandings.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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