Incomprehension

C1 16+

Synonyms of incomprehension

Antonyms of incomprehension

Collocations of incomprehension

complete incomprehension
Frequency: 70 %

The complex scientific theory led to complete incomprehension among the students.

utter incomprehension
Frequency: 60 %

His explanation of the new technology was met with utter incomprehension by the audience.

total incomprehension
Frequency: 50 %

The foreign language spoken by the tour guide left the tourists in total incomprehension.

profound incomprehension
Frequency: 45 %

The artist's abstract painting evoked profound incomprehension among the critics.

deep incomprehension
Frequency: 40 %

The philosophical concept was beyond their understanding, causing deep incomprehension.

Idiomatic Expressions for incomprehension

  • Phrase: shake one's head in incomprehension
    Meaning: to shake one's head as a sign of not understanding or being puzzled
    Usage: He shook his head in incomprehension when he couldn't figure out the instructions.