misapprehension

[ mis-ap-ri-hen-shuhn ]

noun

1. misunderstanding.

misapprehension

/ ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən /

noun

1. a failure to understand fully; misconception

   the misapprehension that acting was easy

Other Words From

• misap·pre·hensive adjective
• misap·pre·hensive·ly adverb
• misap·pre·hensive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misapprehension¹

First recorded in 1620–30; mis- ¹ + apprehension

Example Sentences

Fox and Musk have gotten away with spreading disinformation because of a self-serving misapprehension of the political speech doctrine: The First Amendment protects ‘core political speech’ above all other forms of expression.

From Salon

Some Angelenos labor under the misapprehension that on New Year’s Eve you can legally shoot a gun in the air.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead we’re contending with the fallout of another strongman’s disastrous misapprehension of his enemies.

From Los Angeles Times

“They have lawyers, advisors, and they will be under no misapprehension after their obligations,” he said, adding that these obligations apply to Palestinian militant group Hamas as well.

From Seattle Times

We arrived at 19:00 under the foolish misapprehension that I would be whisked in and put on that antibiotic drip pronto.

From BBC