misunderstanding

Noun
  1. Putting the wrong interpretation on (synset 107189084)
    "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"
    is a type of: interpretation - an explanation that results from interpreting something
    subtypes:
    • imbroglio - a very embarrassing misunderstanding
    • misconstrual, misconstruction - a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
    • misreading - misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
    same as: misinterpretation, mistaking
  2. An understanding of something that is not correct (synset 105904330)
    "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
    is a type of: misconception - an incorrect conception
    same as: misapprehension, mistake

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