- present participle of misunderstand.
misunderstanding
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When Duane received the call, she was confident she had the expertise and the data to fix any fear or misunderstanding the hospital might have.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
This is a story about artificial intelligence, but executives and commentators are misunderstanding how it will disrupt business and who will be affected.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The plot involved a phone call-related misunderstanding between the titular characters which resulted in Gavin driving to Wales to repair their relationship.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Your agent appears to be misunderstanding the underwriting rules.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
After the Armistice he tried frantically to get home but some complication or misunderstanding sent him to Oxford instead.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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