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Misunderstanding vs Mishap - What's the difference?

misunderstanding | mishap |

As nouns the difference between misunderstanding and mishap

is that misunderstanding is a mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception while mishap is an accident, mistake, or problem.

As a verb misunderstanding

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misunderstanding

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A mistake as to the meaning of something; erroneous interpretation; misconception.
  • A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.

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    • mishap

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An accident, mistake, or problem.
    • Since the mishap with the banana peel, he watches his step.
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    • He had come straight up without mishap or swerving off his course, and his shut teeth unlocked.
  • Evil accident; ill luck; misfortune; mischance.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Secure from worldly chances and mishaps .