- present participle of misunderstand.
misunderstanding
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"I sincerely regret any action, omission, misunderstanding or misinterpretation that may have resulted in a non-compliance with the order," a humbled Duale told the court.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Lead author Dr. Phil Wiseman of the University of Southampton said the controversy that emerged after the 2025 claims stemmed from a misunderstanding of the data rather than a problem with the universe itself.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
As brilliant as the Wayans brothers can be, they seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding of what’s made “Scary Movie” last all these years.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Ultimately, resentment and misunderstanding can grow in silence.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
He was sure there had been a misunderstanding somewhere.
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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