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misunderstand
[ mis-uhn-der-stand ]
verb (used with object)
- to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
Synonyms: misinterpret, misapprehend, misconstrue
- to fail to understand or interpret rightly the words or behavior of.
misunderstand
/ ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd /
verb
- to fail to understand properly
Other Words From
- misun·der·stander noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of misunderstand1
Example Sentences
His lawyer said the incident had been a "total misunderstanding".
“We hope that your statement was a mere misunderstanding on your part of the full scope of the California Values Act, and not a flagrant disregard for state law,” the letter reads.
While Prime Minister Abiy insisted Ethiopia's efforts to secure and reliable access to the sea did not threaten Somalia and the two had "addressed the misunderstandings that have occurred over the past year".
"If a judge makes a determination that he's misunderstanding, or not understanding, what's happening in court, then essentially the case won't go forward," he said.
While sophisticated fintech solutions can streamline processes, they often approach social support with rigid, prescriptive frameworks that fundamentally misunderstand the complexity of human need.
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