Definition
a misunderstanding: a failure to understand or comprehend correctly, a misinterpretation
to misunderstand: to not understand, to interpret incorrectly
This is an irregular verb:
I misunderstand / I misunderstood / I have misunderstood
- "I think there's been a misunderstanding."
- "Susie : I'm fine, I just keep misunderstanding what you're saying to me."
- "I won't go into details but, in a classic example of cultural misunderstanding, she thought the small, red phone was intended as a gift, and she is now refusing to give it back!"
- "You misunderstood me."
- "Although there may have been a misunderstanding regarding Jean Marron's hiring, I'm sure you'll agree that Mr. Feltchenheimer is just the man for the job!"
- "I guess I misunderstood."
- "Donna : Hmmn, Mr. Cheeter, I'm afraid you've misunderstood me."
- "I'm sure this is just a simple misunderstanding, but we'd appreciate your help in clarifying the situation."
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