Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncomprehendingly

adverb
/ʌnˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋli/
Definition
In a manner that shows a lack of understanding or comprehension.
Examples
  • She stared uncomprehendingly at the complex instructions.
  • He nodded uncomprehendingly, not really understanding the joke.
  • They listened uncomprehendingly as the teacher explained the difficult concept.
Meaning
When someone acts uncomprehendingly, they do so without grasping the meaning or significance of what is being said or done.
Synonyms
  • incomprehensibly
  • unintelligibly
  • unknowingly