SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
misapprehension
noun
A mistaken understanding of a situation or statement.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Mistaken understanding
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Usage distinction
Return to topA misapprehension is a mistaken understanding, often of circumstances or another person's intention.
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See misapprehension in use
They arrived early under the misapprehension that the event began at noon.
A new volunteer was under the misapprehension that every donated object had already been checked.
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