Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
noun a failure to understand or interpret something correctly
A1 There was a misunderstanding between the two friends, but they quickly resolved it.
A2 The misunderstanding arose due to a lack of communication between the team members.
B1 The misunderstanding was caused by cultural differences that were not taken into account.
B2 The project suffered setbacks due to a major misunderstanding in the initial planning stages.
C1 The misunderstanding led to a breakdown in negotiations between the two countries.
C2 The legal team was brought in to mediate the misunderstanding between the parties involved.
adjective resulting from a failure to understand or interpret something correctly
A1 There was a misunderstanding between the two friends.
A2 The misunderstanding about the meeting time caused them to arrive late.
B1 The misunderstanding led to a breakdown in communication between the team members.
B2 The misunderstanding was quickly resolved once they clarified their intentions.
C1 The misunderstanding was a result of cultural differences that they needed to overcome.
C2 The deep-rooted misunderstanding between the two countries had been ongoing for years.
formal The misunderstanding arose due to a lack of clear communication between the two parties.
informal There was a big misunderstanding because they didn't talk it out properly.
slang The whole thing was just a huge misunderstoof.
figurative Their relationship was built on a foundation of misunderstandings.
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