mutual misunderstanding

Frequency: 5.85.5 per million words

a misunderstanding shared by two or more parties

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Examples (10)

  • Their ongoing conflict stemmed from a mutual misunderstanding about their intentions.
  • Despite their efforts to communicate, a mutual misunderstanding persisted between the two teams.
  • The diplomatic talks nearly collapsed due to a profound mutual misunderstanding of cultural norms.
  • It turned out to be a simple mutual misunderstanding, easily resolved with a candid conversation.
  • The awkward silence was a clear sign of the mutual misunderstanding that had developed.
  • To avoid any mutual misunderstanding, they decided to put everything in writing.
  • The project suffered from a mutual misunderstanding of each member's roles.
  • Their initial argument was based on a mutual misunderstanding of the instructions.
  • A mutual misunderstanding can often be the root cause of interpersonal friction.
  • She hoped to clarify the situation and clear up the mutual misunderstanding.