
Mishear
Auditory Confusion
Mishear often results from background noise or poor sound quality, leading to confusion.

Sorry, I misheard your order because the café was so noisy.
Telephone Troubles
Mishearing is common during phone conversations due to signal issues.

On the phone, I misheard your name due to the bad connection.
Accent Challenges
Unfamiliar accents can make it easier to mishear words.

With his strong accent, I misheard the directions he gave.
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