misunderstanding
/ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ noun B1- A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception. · The worst distance between two people is misunderstanding. - Thoughtkick
- A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
Plural misunderstandings
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“Spelled with an E,” gasped Anne, who, tremulous and excited as she was, was determined there should be no misunderstanding on that important point.
Traveling with a woman and an infant conveyed a profound message of amity, effectively precluding misunderstandings that might have otherwise hindered the progress of the expedition.
The residents of Malgudi are quintessential ordinary people, grappling with common aspirations, domestic misunderstandings, and minor professional triumphs.
A character might devise an elaborate scheme to attain wealth or prestige, only to be thwarted by a trivial misunderstanding.
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