What does misunderstand mean?
Definitions for misunderstand
ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstændmis·un·der·stand
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Princeton's WordNet
misconstrue, misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend, be amissverb
interpret in the wrong way
"Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks"
Wiktionary
misunderstandverb
To understand incorrectly, while thinking to have understood correctly.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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
Misunderstand
Misunderstand is for one to understand incorrectly, while thinking one has understood correctly.
ChatGPT
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
Misunderstandverb
to misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Misunderstand
mis-un-dėr-stand′, v.t. to take in a wrong sense.—n. Misunderstand′ing, a mistake as to meaning: a slight disagreement.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of misunderstand in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of misunderstand in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of misunderstand in a Sentence
Matt Bevin -LRB- @GovMattBevin -RRB-:
Many people have been confused or hurt or just misunderstand what it was that I was trying to communicate, for those of you who have been hurt, it is my absolute, sincere apology to you.
She seems to misunderstand how free speech operates, and also how freedom of the press operates, ms. Lam's canceling the meeting is not a sign of strength. It's a sign of weakness. It's a sign of fear of the protesters in the streets of Hong Kong.
It is better to understand little than to misunderstand a lot.
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.
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.
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- اساء الفهمArabic
- malentendreCatalan, Valencian
- neporozumět, špatně pochopitCzech
- misforståDanish
- falsch verstehen, missverstehenGerman
- παρεξηγώGreek
- malinterpretiEsperanto
- mal interpretarSpanish
- valesti aru saamaEstonian
- méprendreFrench
- mì-bhreithnichScottish Gaelic
- konprann malHaitian Creole
- félreértHungarian
- սխալ հասկանալArmenian
- equivocare, fraintendereItalian
- არასწორად გაგებაGeorgian
- យល់ខុសKhmer
- 오해하다Korean
- fallor, falloLatin
- tuakoiMāori
- буруу ойлгохMongolian
- misverstaanDutch
- misforståNorwegian
- keqkuptojAlbanian
- missförståSwedish
- เขว, เข้าใจผิดThai
- yanlış anlamakTurkish
- غلط سمجھناUrdu
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