misunderstand in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
To misunderstand means to interpret or perceive someone's intentions, words, or actions incorrectly.
Sample Sentences
- It’s easy to misunderstand someone’s intentions when they don’t communicate clearly.
- After the meeting, I realized I had misunderstood the project's goals completely.
- She felt hurt when he misunderstood her words and took them the wrong way.
- Often, cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings in international business.
- I hope we can clarify our positions to avoid any further misunderstandings.