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misunderstanding

[mis-uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /




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I feel like there’s a misunderstanding of them, of where they come from or things they’ve been through that contribute to the way they are.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Sarah Fitch, who was one of the protesters, said there was a lot of "misunderstanding" of Reform's policies.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

He had yet to acclimate to his new neighborhood when he was arrested last year in a misunderstanding with the police.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

“The misunderstanding about the impact of AI has helped bring software valuations to reasonable levels for the first time in more than 5 years,” D.A.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Of course it was so silly and just a big misunderstanding.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin