väärinymmärrys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- miscommunication noun A situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood.
- misunderstanding noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
- twist verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
Senses
väärinymmärrys is used for these senses in English:
- miscommunication An interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired.
- misrepresentation Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.
- misunderstanding A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
- twist A distortion to the meaning of a passage or word.
misunderstanding — full definition
- noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
- noun A minor disagreement or falling-out.