Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

incomprehension

noun
/ˌɪn.kəm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən/
Definition
The state of not being able to understand something.
Examples
  • His look of incomprehension told me he didn’t understand the problem.
  • She expressed her incomprehension over the complex instructions.
Meaning
Incomprehension is when something is difficult to grasp or comprehend, leading to confusion or a lack of clarity.
Synonyms
  • confusion
  • uncertainty
  • bewilderment
  • inability to understand