Meaning
misunderstanding
- failure to understand correctly
- disagreement caused by misunderstanding
- lack of mutual understanding
In a sentence
C'è stata un'incomprensione tra noi ieri.
There was a misunderstanding between us yesterday.
Possiamo chiarire questa incomprensione con calma?
Can we clear up this misunderstanding calmly?
Non voglio altre incomprensioni in famiglia.
I don't want any more misunderstandings in the family.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incomprensione | feminine · singular |
| incomprensioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually feminine: l'incomprensione, le incomprensioni.
- Often used for personal relationships and communication.
- Different from malinteso, which is often one specific misunderstanding.