
Misunderstand
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.
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.
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.
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