misunderstanding

英[,mɪsʌndə'stændɪŋ] 美[,mɪsʌndɚ'stændɪŋ]

1. putting the wrong interpretation on;

"his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"

"there was no mistaking her meaning"

2. an understanding of something that is not correct;

"he wasn't going to admit his mistake"

"make no mistake about his intentions"

"there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"