misunderstand
verbcommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd//
- United Kingdom//mɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstænd//
To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.
verb
- 1
To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.
We found that teen drivers and the public largely misunderstand the legal status of cannabis use and do not fully recognize the risks of cannabis-impaired driving.
Etymology
From Middle English mys-understanden, equivalent to mis- + understand.
Forms
- past tense
- misunderstood
- past participle
- misunderstood
- present participle
- misunderstanding
- third person singular
- misunderstands
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