Associations to the word «Misunderstanding»

Wiktionary

MISUNDERSTANDING, noun. A mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception.
MISUNDERSTANDING, noun. A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
MISUNDERSTANDING, verb. Present participle of misunderstand

Dictionary definition

MISUNDERSTANDING, noun. Putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning".
MISUNDERSTANDING, noun. An understanding of something that is not correct; "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".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley