miscommunication
noun
mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
ˌmis-kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən 
: failure to communicate clearly
There was miscommunication between the reporter and her editors.
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They can be sparked by miscommunications like making assumptions about a friend’s feelings or intentions without directly addressing each other, or can stem from past trauma and existing mental health struggles, according to Sarkis.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
The potential for strategic miscommunication between China and the United States is rife because of the limited interaction between the two sides.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
That incident was investigated by both the FAA and NTSB, which found the mishap resulted from a miscommunication between the pilots on the aircraft.
—Allyson Versprille, Fortune, 16 June 2024
This was a severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation.
—Scooby Axson, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
The potential for strategic miscommunication between China and the United States is rife because of the limited interaction between the two sides.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
That incident was investigated by both the FAA and NTSB, which found the mishap resulted from a miscommunication between the pilots on the aircraft.
—Allyson Versprille, Fortune, 16 June 2024
This was a severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation.
—Scooby Axson, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for miscommunication
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“Miscommunication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscommunication. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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