misunderstandings

noun

Definition of misunderstandingsnext
plural of misunderstanding
1
as in misinterpretations
a failure to understand correctly people once thought that there were canals on Mars because of a common misunderstanding of a report by an Italian astronomer

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2
as in disagreements
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions tried to resolve their misunderstandings peacefully

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misunderstandings
  1. misinterpretations
  2. disagreements
  3. altercations
  4. controversies
  5. arguments
Noun
  • Clean data is well-organized, complete and properly categorized, ensuring that the systems can process it without encountering misinterpretations or gaps in understanding.
    John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Empathetic communication can bridge many gaps and prevent misinterpretations.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of misinterpretations
Noun
  • These kinds of international disagreements are hardly new.
    Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid arguments, spats, disagreements, squabbles, and out-and-out fights as much as possible.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • These altercations have raised concerns that the United States, a longtime ally of the Philippines, could become involved in a potential conflict.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • College players are meant to be taught to control their emotions when things boil over into physical altercations.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • In instances where the internet sided with one celeb over another, fans wondered, were their opinions of the controversies really their own?
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The year’s mounting censorship controversies ultimately—and inevitably—created a crisis of faith at these institutions, which purportedly exist as repositories of history.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement Such arguments over water in the Delta have long pitted California farmers and agricultural water districts against environmental groups, fishing advocates and Native tribes.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of arguments
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