noun
A situation in which people understand someone or something in the wrong way.
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
Common phrases & grammar
a simple misunderstanding · clear up a misunderstanding
American English
How to pronounce misunderstandings
nounB2
mihsndersTAANdihngz
/ˌmɪ.sn̩.dɚsˈtʰæn.dɪŋz/
5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.
Related entry: misunderstanding
A situation in which people understand someone or something in the wrong way.
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