Be under a delusion, be at cross purposes, and be mistaken are all synonyms for misunderstand. Grasp, understand correctly, and get the right idea are antonyms of misunderstand. And here are 22 another word for misunderstand.
The verb "misunderstand" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 1 synonym with 4 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 1 synonym with 8 letters, 1 synonym with 9 letters, 1 synonym with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 16 letters, 2 synonyms with 17 letters, 1 synonym with 23 letters, 1 synonym with 24 letters, and 1 synonym with 25 letters, for a total of 20 synonyms for misunderstand.
I didn’t mean to misunderstand you.
She might misunderstand your intentions.
He tends to misunderstand the instructions.
Don’t misunderstand my actions, please.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Considerate | Thoughtless, selfish | Attentive, thoughtful |
| Well rounded | Narrow-minded, one-dimensional | Balanced, complete |
| Stagnant | Flowing, running, fresh | Still, motionless |
| Star | Moon, shadow | Celestial body, heavenly body |
| Landscape | Skyline, interior | Scenery, countryside |
| Under | More than, over | Less than, lower than |
| Stance | Indifference, neutrality | Posture, body position |
| Command | Subordination, obedience | Order, give orders to |
| Undoubtedly | Possibly, doubtfully, questionably | Doubtless, indubitably |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Most important | Least significant, insignificant | Critical, crucial |
| Bound | Free, unrestricted | Leap, jump |
| Understand | Ignore, misunderstand, confuse | Appreciate, recognize |
| Premise | Conclusion, result | Assumption, proposition |
| Adversity | Good times, prosperity, fortune | Misfortune, ill luck |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Worst | Best, finest | Defeat, beat |
| Mandatory | Optional, voluntary. | Obligatory, compulsory |
| Important | Unimportant, inessential, irrelevant | Main, chief |
| Lavender | Charcoal, scentless | Lilac, mauve |
| Stability | Instability, uncertainty | Firmness, solidity |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Handling | Mishandling, neglect | Managing, operating |
| Handle | Neglect, ignore | Hold, pick up |
| Land | Take off fly off | Terra firma, dry land |
| Hesitant | Certain, decisive, confident | Uncertain, undecided |
| Unstable | Stable, steady | Unsteady, rocky |
| Stark | Fuzzy, indistinct, pleasant, comfortable, ornate | Sharply delineated, sharp |
| Considerable | Paltry, minor | Sizeable, substantial |
| Abandoner | Caretaker, guardian | Desertor, forsaker |
| In demand | Demand, unwanted | Sought-after, desired |
| Demanding | Easy, effortless | Difficult, challenging |
| Nostalgic | Indifferent, forgetful | Wistful, evocative |
| Redundant | Essential, necessary | Unnecessary, not required |
| Hand | Foot, leg | Fist, palm |
| Miserable | Generous, adequate | Unhappy, sad |
| Moderate | Great, massive, outrageous, unreasonable, immoderate | Average, modest |
| Conversely | Similarly, likewise | Conversely, in contrast |
| Unimportant | Important, significant | Insignificant, inconsequential |
| Tangible | Abstract, theoretical | Touchable, palpable |
| Version | Original, copy | Sort, kind |
| Spontaneous | Planned, forced, calculated | Unforced, voluntary |
| Abundant | Scarce, sparse | Plentiful, copious |
| Resistance | Acceptance, receptivity | Opposition to, hostility to |
| Adverse | Favorable, beneficial, positive, friendly | Unfavourable, disadvantageous |
| Dependent | Independent, self-sufficient | Conditional on, contingent on |
| Intended | Accidental, unplanned | Deliberate, intentional |
| Surround | Isolate, remove | Neighbouring, nearby |
| Surrounding | Isolated, distant | Encircling, encompassing |
| Endeavour | Neglect, idleness | Try, attempt |
| Versatile | Inflexible, limited | Adaptable, flexible |
| Derive | Dissociate, detach | Obtain, get |