misunderstanding

UK
/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
misunderstandingnoun
misunderstandings
pl
UK
/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
Translations
There was a misunderstanding about the meeting time.
Было недоразумение по поводу времени встречи.
The misunderstanding between the two friends led to a big argument.
Непонимание между двумя друзьями привело к большому спору.
Definitions
A failure to understand something correctly.
The misunderstanding between the two friends led to a heated argument.
A disagreement or quarrel resulting from a failure to understand each other.
The misunderstanding over the meeting time caused a lot of confusion.
A mistaken interpretation or belief about something that was said, written, or done.
Her misunderstanding of the safety instructions led to improper use of the equipment.
misunderstandverb

misunderstanding

Gerund

misunderstood
Past Simple
misunderstood
Past Participle
misunderstanding
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd/
US
/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstænd/
Translations
неправильно понять
I often misunderstand what he says.
Я часто неправильно понимаю, что он говорит.
She tends to misunderstand the instructions.
Она склонна недопонимать инструкции.
Additional translations
Definitions
To fail to interpret or understand something correctly.
I misunderstood the instructions and ended up going to the wrong location.
To misinterpret the words, intentions, or character of someone.
Please don’t misunderstand me; I only want to help.
misunderstandpast participle
Definitions
Not properly understood or appreciated; often perceived incorrectly by others.
The young composer was a misunderstood genius, ahead of his time.