Miscommunicating: meaning, definitions and examples
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miscommunicating
[ ˌmɪskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪtɪŋ ]
misunderstanding communication
Miscommunicating refers to the act of failing to communicate messages clearly or accurately. This can lead to misunderstandings between individuals or groups, causing confusion or conflict. It often arises from differences in perception, language barriers, or lack of clarity in the message.
Synonyms
confusing, misinterpreting, misunderstanding
Examples of usage
- They were miscommunicating about the project details.
- Miscommunicating can lead to serious conflicts in relationships.
- The instructions were miscommunicated during the meeting.
- He realized they were miscommunicating when he received the wrong information.
Translations
Translations of the word "miscommunicating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comunicando mal
🇮🇳 गलत संवाद करना
🇩🇪 missverstehen
🇮🇩 salah komunikasi
🇺🇦 неправильне спілкування
🇵🇱 błędna komunikacja
🇯🇵 誤ったコミュニケーション
🇫🇷 communication erronée
🇪🇸 comunicación errónea
🇹🇷 yanlış iletişim
🇰🇷 잘못된 의사소통
🇸🇦 سوء التواصل
🇨🇿 špatná komunikace
🇸🇰 chybná komunikácia
🇨🇳 错误的沟通
🇸🇮 napačna komunikacija
🇮🇸 rangt samskipti
🇰🇿 қате байланыс
🇬🇪 არასწორი კომუნიკაცია
🇦🇿 səhv ünsiyyət
🇲🇽 comunicación errónea
Etymology
The term 'miscommunicating' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which comes from Old English 'mis-', meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly', combined with the word 'communicate', which originates from the Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share' or 'to make common'. The evolution of the word highlights the importance of effective communication in social interactions. Miscommunication has been a common issue throughout history, impacting relationships, businesses, and diplomatic efforts. As language evolved, the challenges in interpersonal communication became more prominent, leading to this term becoming relevant in discussions about clarity, discourse, and understanding in various contexts.