- present participle of misunderstand.
misunderstanding
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Ultimately, resentment and misunderstanding can grow in silence.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
He described the events as “a bit of misunderstanding within the Pentagon.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Researchers involved in the renaming effort argue that this misunderstanding has contributed to delayed diagnosis and fragmented care.
From Salon • May 16, 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
It does not matter if it originates in a misunderstanding.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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