Misunderstand
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Easy Misinterpretation
Simple statements may lead to misunderstandings if not expressed or heard clearly. 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. 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. She misunderstood his thumbs up as approval, but in his culture, it was offensive.