Definition of Misunderstanding

1. Noun. Putting the wrong interpretation on. "There was no mistaking her meaning"

Exact synonyms: Misinterpretation, Mistaking
Generic synonyms: Interpretation
Specialized synonyms: Imbroglio, Misconstrual, Misconstruction, Misreading
Derivative terms: Misinterpret, Misinterpret, Mistake, Misunderstand

2. Noun. An understanding of something that is not correct. "There must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
Exact synonyms: Misapprehension, Mistake
Generic synonyms: Misconception
Derivative terms: Misapprehend, Mistake, Misunderstand

Definition of Misunderstanding

1. n. Mistake of the meaning; error; misconception.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Misunderstanding

mistura
mistutor
mistutored
mistutoring
mistutors
misty
misty
misty-eyed
mistype
mistyped
mistypes
mistyping
mist bacillus
mist over
misunderstand
misunderstanding (current term)
misunderstands
misunderstood
misunion
misunions
misusage
misusages
misuse
misused
misuser
misusers
misuses
misusing
misust
misutilization

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