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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

   interpret in the wrong way

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

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1. misunderstandverb

   To understand incorrectly, while thinking to have understood correctly.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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1. Misunderstand

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

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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 DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Misunderstandverb

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

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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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. 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.

3. 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.

4. John Eastwood:

   I think people misunderstand boredom. They think it's simply borne out of the absence of things to do. It's really important to emphasize that is not the case.

5. Judith Butler:

   When some people rejoin with 'All Lives Matter' they misunderstand the problem, but not because their message is untrue. It is true that all lives matter, but it is equally true that not all lives are understood to matter, which is precisely why it is most important to name the lives that have not mattered, and are struggling to matter in the way they deserve, if we jump too quickly to the universal formulation, 'all lives matter,' then we miss the fact that black people have not yet been included in the idea of 'all lives.'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=misunderstand
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Misunderstand
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=misunderstand
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misunderstand
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misunderstand
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=misunderstand