noun
miscommunication
noun
1
A situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood.
"The missed deadline came down to a simple miscommunication between the two teams."
How to Use Miscommunication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA breakdown where a message didn't come across as intended.
Common pairings
a miscommunication between
due to miscommunication
clear up a miscommunication
Word Forms
miscommunications plural
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Etymology
From mis- + communication.