misunderstanding

About 3.95 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

   The worst distance between two people is misunderstanding. - Thoughtkick

2. noun A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
3. verb present participle and gerund of misunderstand

Similar words

misapprehension mistake misinterpretation mistaking misperception misconception miscommunication miscalculation misreading mistaken

Often followed by

of and between about that the or in is

Word family

misunderstandings