misunderstand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

Pronunciation

/mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misunderstand.wav /mɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstænd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-misunderstand.wav

Word forms

misunderstand misunderstands misunderstanding misunderstood

Etymology

From Middle English mys-understanden, equivalent to mis- + understand.

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