Misunderstand Synonyms

Be under a delusion , be at cross purposes, and be mistaken are synonyms for misunderstand; grasp, understand correctly, and get the right idea are antonyms of misunderstand. On this page, you will find 22 another word for misunderstand.

22 Another Word for Misunderstand

  • Be at cross purposes
  • Be mistaken
  • Be under a delusion
  • Confound
  • Confuse
  • Err
  • Get it/someone wrong
  • Get the wrong idea
  • Misapprehend
  • Miscalculate
  • Misconceive
  • Misconstrue
  • Misinterpret
  • Misread
  • Miss
  • Mistake
  • Put a wrong interpretation on
  • Receive a false impression
  • Take amiss
  • Take something the wrong way
  • Be barking up the wrong tree

Misunderstand Sentences

I didn’t mean to misunderstand you.

She might misunderstand your intentions.

He tends to misunderstand the instructions.

Don’t misunderstand my actions, please.