noun
misunderstanding
mih-suhn-duh-STAN-dihng
noun
1
A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
"The whole argument was based on a misunderstanding."
2
A minor disagreement or falling-out.
"They had a misunderstanding but made up quickly."
How to Use Misunderstanding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mix-up in what was meant or understood, or a small disagreement caused by one.
Common pairings
clear up a misunderstanding
a simple misunderstanding
Word Forms
misunderstandings plural
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Etymology
From misunderstand plus the noun-forming suffix -ing.
Rhymes for misunderstanding
landing
handing
sanding
standing
branding
demanding
upstanding
commanding
outstanding
understanding
grandstanding
notwithstanding
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