What does Misunderstand mean?

Definitions for Misunderstand
ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstændmis·un·der·stand

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Misunderstand.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. misconstrue, misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend, be amissverb

    interpret in the wrong way

    "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks"

Wiktionary

  1. misunderstandverb

    To understand incorrectly, while thinking to have understood correctly.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Misunderstandverb

    To misconceive; to mistake.

    Etymology: mis and understand.

    The words of Tertullian, as they are by them alledged, are misunderstood. Richard Hooker, b. ii.

    He failed in distinguishing these two regions, both called Eden, and he altogether misunderstood two of the four rivers. Walter Raleigh, Hist. of the World.

    In vain do men take sanctuary in such misunderstood expressions as these; and from a false persuasion that they cannot reform their lives never go about it. South.

    This if it be neglected, will make the reader very much mistake and misunderstand his meaning. John Locke.

    Were they only designed to instruct the three succeeding generations, they are in no danger of being misunderstood. Joseph Addison, on ancient Medals.

    The example of a good man is the best direction we can follow in the performance of our duty; the most exact rules and precepts are subject to be misunderstood; some at least will mistake their meaning. John Rogers, Sermons.

Wikipedia

  1. Misunderstand

    Misunderstand is for one to understand incorrectly, while thinking one has understood correctly.

ChatGPT

  1. misunderstand

    Misunderstand is to fail to correctly or completely comprehend the meaning, intention, or significance of something. This could refer to language, gestures, instructions, situations, or other forms of communication and interaction. It often leads to confusion, mistakes, or conflicts.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Misunderstandverb

    to misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Misunderstand

    mis-un-dėr-stand′, v.t. to take in a wrong sense.—n. Misunderstand′ing, a mistake as to meaning: a slight disagreement.

How to pronounce Misunderstand?

How to say Misunderstand in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Misunderstand in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Misunderstand in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Misunderstand in a Sentence

  1. Ramana Pemmaraju:

    I just want to understand how people misunderstand each other!”

  2. Anatole France:

    It is better to understand little than to misunderstand a lot.

  3. Fox News:

    We do not have a Republican Party on Capitol Hill that can get its act together, i don’t know how you would carry water for this, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh said Monday. Not that I want to ; don’t misunderstand. I ’m just coming up with new ways to explain what a sellout, disaster, betrayal — whatever you want to call this — it is. At a White House leadership press conference Tuesday morning, however, Speaker Paul Ryan and other top Republicans defended the package. Paul Ryan touted the.

  4. John Ruskin:

    Say all you have to say in the fewest possible words, or your reader will be sure to skip them; and in the plainest possible words or he will certainly misunderstand them.

  5. unknown:

    Almost all of you misunderstand what unconditional love is. It is holding vibrational alignment with who you are no matter what is going on around you.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

Misunderstand#10000#51767#100000

Translations for Misunderstand

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for Misunderstand »

Translation

Find a translation for the Misunderstand definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Misunderstand." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/Misunderstand>.

Discuss these Misunderstand definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for Misunderstand? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    the act of making a noisy disturbance
    A denudate
    B emanate
    C embellish
    D rumpus

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for Misunderstand: