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Misunderstand

usgb/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstænd/Volume
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Easy Misinterpretation

Simple statements may lead to misunderstandings if not expressed or heard clearly.

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I said 'can't', not 'can'—it was a total misunderstanding.
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Context Matters

Understand the context to avoid misunderstanding a situation or statement.

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When she joked about her job, he misunderstood her as being unhappy with her work.
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Cultural Nuances

Different cultures can interpret the same words differently, causing misunderstandings.

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She misunderstood his thumbs up as approval, but in his culture, it was offensive.
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