Uncomprehending

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnkɑmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/

Definitions of uncomprehending

adjective not understanding or grasping the meaning of something

Example Sentences

A1 She looked uncomprehending when he tried to explain the new game.

A2 The students were uncomprehending of the complex mathematical equation.

B1 The elderly man gave an uncomprehending nod in response to the doctor's instructions.

B2 The audience remained uncomprehending of the speaker's intricate argument.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he often appeared uncomprehending in social situations.

C2 The uncomprehending expression on her face revealed her lack of understanding of the scientific concept.

Examples of uncomprehending in a Sentence

formal The student looked uncomprehending when the professor explained the complex theory.

informal She just stared at me uncomprehendingly when I asked her a simple question.

slang I could tell by his uncomprehending expression that he had no clue what I was talking about.

figurative Her mind was like a blank slate, uncomprehending of the situation unfolding before her.

Grammatical Forms of uncomprehending

past tense

uncomprehended

plural

uncomprehending

comparative

more uncomprehending

superlative

most uncomprehending

present tense

uncomprehends

future tense

will uncomprehend

perfect tense

have uncomprehended

continuous tense

is uncomprehending

singular

uncomprehending

positive degree

uncomprehending

infinitive

to uncomprehend

gerund

uncomprehending

participle

uncomprehended

Origin and Evolution of uncomprehending

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'uncomprehending' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'comprehending' which comes from the Latin 'comprehendere' meaning 'to grasp or understand'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncomprehending' has maintained its original meaning of lacking understanding or not grasping a concept.