misunderstanding.
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
Meaning & usage
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
The worst distance between two people is misunderstanding. - Thoughtkick
A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English mys undirstonding, equivalent to misunderstand + -ing. Compare Dutch misverstand (“misunderstanding”), German Missverständnis (“misunderstanding”), Swedish missförstånd (“misunderstanding”).
present participle and gerund of misunderstand
Where this word comes from
From Middle English mys undirstonding, equivalent to misunderstand + -ing. Compare Dutch misverstand (“misunderstanding”), German Missverständnis (“misunderstanding”), Swedish missförstånd (“misunderstanding”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.