Added 6 October 2026
misunderstanding
/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ noun
In Latin: ambiguitas Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about misunderstanding at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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.
verb
- present participle and gerund of misunderstand
Origin
From Middle English mys undirstonding, equivalent to misunderstand + -ing. Compare Dutch misverstand (“misunderstanding”), German Missverständnis (“misunderstanding”), Swedish missförstånd (“misunderstanding”).
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