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Meaning of "misunderstanding" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MISUNDERSTANDING

misunderstanding  [ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MISUNDERSTANDING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Misunderstanding is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MISUNDERSTANDING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of misunderstanding in the English dictionary

The definition of misunderstanding in the dictionary is a failure to understand properly. Other definition of misunderstanding is a disagreement.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MISUNDERSTANDING


banding
ˈbændɪŋ
branding
ˈbrændɪŋ
crash-landing
ˈkræʃˈlændɪŋ
ending
ˈɛndɪŋ
expanding
ɪkˈspændɪŋ
finding
ˈfaɪndɪŋ
freestanding
ˌfriːˈstændɪŋ
grandstanding
ˈɡrændstændɪŋ
landing
ˈlændɪŋ
notwithstanding
ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ
outstanding
ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ
pending
ˈpɛndɪŋ
postlanding
ˌpəʊstˈlændɪŋ
rebranding
ˌriːˈbrændɪŋ
sanding
ˈsændɪŋ
self-standing
ˌsɛlfˈstændɪŋ
spending
ˈspendɪŋ
standing
ˈstændɪŋ
understanding
ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ
upstanding
ʌpˈstændɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MISUNDERSTANDING

mistrustingly
mistrustless
mistruth
mistryst
mistune
mistutor
misty
misty-eyed
mistype
misunderstand
misunderstood
misunion
misusage
misuse
misuser
misutilisation
misutilization
misvalue
misventure
misventurous

WORDS THAT END LIKE MISUNDERSTANDING

according
ascending
astounding
binding
bonding
commanding
corresponding
defending
demanding
descending
founding
funding
grinding
grounding
lending
long-standing
mending
pounding
sounding
vending
winding

Synonyms and antonyms of misunderstanding in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MISUNDERSTANDING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «misunderstanding» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of misunderstanding

Translation of «misunderstanding» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MISUNDERSTANDING

Find out the translation of misunderstanding to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of misunderstanding from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «misunderstanding» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

误会
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

malentendido
570 millions of speakers

English

misunderstanding
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गलतफहमी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سُوءَ الْفَهْمِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

недоразумение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mal-entendido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভুল বুঝা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

malentendu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Salah faham
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Missverständnis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

誤解
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오해
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kesalahpahaman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự hiểu lầm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தவறான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गैरसमज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yanlış anlama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

malinteso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieporozumienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неправильне розуміння
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neînțelegere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παρεξήγηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

misverstand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

missförstånd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

misforståelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of misunderstanding

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MISUNDERSTANDING»

The term «misunderstanding» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.375 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MISUNDERSTANDING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about misunderstanding

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10 QUOTES WITH «MISUNDERSTANDING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word misunderstanding.
1
Samuel Alexander
It may be added, to prevent misunderstanding, that when I speak of contemplated objects in this last phrase as objects of contemplation, the act of contemplation itself is of course an enjoyment.
2
Pamela Anderson
There's never going to be a great misunderstanding of me. I think I'm a little whacked.
3
Diane Arbus
Love involves a peculiar unfathomable combination of understanding and misunderstanding.
4
Charles Baudelaire
The world only goes round by misunderstanding.
5
Charles Baudelaire
It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree.
6
Annie Besant
There is far more misunderstanding of Islam than there is, I think, of the other religions of the world. So many things are said of it by those who do not belong to that faith.
7
Ambrose Bierce
Logic: The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding.
8
Anatole Broyard
To be misunderstood can be the writer's punishment for having disturbed the reader's peace. The greater the disturbance, the greater the possibility of misunderstanding.
9
Kirk Cameron
It does grieve me to think there are people misunderstanding my heart on an issue.
10
Dick Cavett
To label me an intellectual is a misunderstanding of what that is.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MISUNDERSTANDING»

Discover the use of misunderstanding in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to misunderstanding and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Misunderstanding of the Church
Short description: What is wrong with the Churches? Brunner finds an answer in the contrast between the virile Spirit-filled fellowship of the New Testament and the institutions which are now called "churches."
Emil Brunner, 2002
2
Misunderstanding Science?: The Public Reconstruction of ...
A challenging new perspective on the nature of modern science and its relationship with the public.
Alan Irwin, Brian Wynne, 1996
3
Misunderstanding Financial Crises: Why We Don't See Them Coming
An explanation and history of financial crises.
Gary Gorton, 2012
4
Beyond Misunderstanding: Linguistic Analyses of ...
This book challenges two tacit presumptions in the field of intercultural communication research.
Kristin Bührig, Jan D. ten Thije, 2006
5
Misunderstanding Cults: Searching for Objectivity in a ...
Unique in its breadth, this is the first study of new religious movements to address the main points of controversy within the field while attempting to find a middle ground between opposing camps of scholarship.
Thomas Robbins, Benjamin David Zablocki, 2001
6
The Misunderstanding
From the author of Suite Fran aise this is a compelling story of infatuation, passion and self-destructive love Yves Harteloup is a disappointed young man, scarred by the war.
Irène Némirovsky, 2013
7
Misunderstanding in social life: discourse approaches to ...
This volume examines such problematic talk, including socializing occasions and story telling, education and assessment activities, and interviews in TV news broadcasts, employment agencies, legal settings, and language testing.
Juliane House, Gabriele Kasper, Steven Ross, 2003
8
Misunderstanding the Internet
The book has a simple three part structure: Part 1 looks at the history of the internet, and offers an overview of the internet's place in society Part 2 focuses on the control and economics of the internet Part 3 examines the internet's ...
James Curran, Natalie Fenton, Des Freedman, 2012
9
Human Conflict: Disagreement, Misunderstanding, and ...
Scholars of conflict study, mediators, and others interested in the cognitive processes behind agreement and understanding will enjoy this book. Visit our website for sample chapters!
C. David Mortensen, 2006
10
Academic Discourse: Linguistic Misunderstanding and ...
In this innovative work on culture and education, Pierre Bourdieu and his associates examine the role of language and linguistic misunderstanding in the teaching contexts of higher education.
Pierre Bourdieu, Jean-Claude Passeron, Monique de Saint Martin, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MISUNDERSTANDING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term misunderstanding is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Misunderstanding and fear surround perception of tarantula
What does one of Missouri's most misunderstood spiders have in common with a centuries-old European dance? Not much, outside of names ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jul 15»
2
10 Times Introverts Are Frustrated By An Extrovert's Misunderstanding
The way each personality portrays itself is not always accurately communicated to the other, and there can be a level of misunderstanding at ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
3
Misunderstanding Gold Demand
Most gold market research is based on the premise that the supply side of the market can be characterized by the quantity supplied and ... «Smarter Analyst, Jul 15»
4
Adam Sandler calls the controversy over Ridiculous Six's Native …
Adam Sandler thinks that the controversy surrounding his Netflix original movie The Ridiculous Six is simply a "misunderstanding". «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»
5
Misunderstanding? UNESCO has no information on Kosovo's …
PARIS – The United Nations Organization for Education, Culture and Science have no notice regarding the request of Kosovo for membership. «InSerbia News, Jul 15»
6
Adam Sandler says Ridiculous Six controversy a 'misunderstanding'
Speaking at the premiere of Pixels, Sandler told Associated Press that the controversy was “just a misunderstanding and once the movie is out ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
Trump: If 'Misunderstanding' on McCain, I'd 'Totally Take That Back'
"Certainly if there was a misunderstanding I would totally take that back," Trump said after lots of urging from O'Reilly. "But hopefully I said it ... «Newsmax, Jul 15»
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Trump: If There Was 'Misunderstanding,' 'I Would Totally Take that …
I like people that weren't captured” by stating that he has “respect” for McCain, and “if there was a misunderstanding, I would totally take that ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
9
Hideaki Anno Says Industry Comments Were a Misunderstanding
Just a couple of months ago, anime director Hideaki Anno went on record making a rather ominous comment stating that the anime industry ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
10
WALTER WILLIAMS: Myth and misunderstanding about the Civil War
The victors of war write its history in order to cast themselves in the most favorable light. That explains the considerable historical ignorance ... «The Northwest Florida Daily News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Misunderstanding [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/misunderstanding>. May 2024 ».
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