Misunderstood Words

3 words in this vocabulary list

verb to misunderstand or fail to grasp the meaning or intention of something

  • It is important not to misapprehend the intentions of the new policy.
  • Don't misapprehend what she meant by that comment.
  • Don't get it twisted, you're totally misapprehending the situation.
  • She misapprehended the warning signs and ended up in a difficult situation.

adjective not clear or easy to understand

  • The instructions provided were unclear and difficult to follow.
  • I'm sorry, but your explanation is still unclear to me.
  • I have no idea what you're saying, it's all so unclear.
  • The path to success may seem unclear at times, but perseverance will lead you through.

noun a sarcastic remark or gesture that is meant to be humorous, but often comes across as harsh or mocking

  • The speaker's use of sarchasm in their presentation went over the heads of most audience members.
  • I love using sarchasm with my friends because we all understand each other's humor.
  • Sarchasm is my favorite type of humor - it's so sarcastic and witty!
  • Her sarchasm cut through the tension in the room, making everyone laugh.