Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miscommunication
Noun
/ˌmɪskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
A failure to communicate ideas or intentions clearly.
Examples
- Miscommunication between team members resulted in a delay in the project.
- During the meeting, a few instances of miscommunication caused some critical points to be overlooked.
- He attributed their arguments to constant miscommunication.
Meaning
Miscommunication occurs when information is not understood by the recipient as intended, leading to confusion or misunderstanding.
Synonyms
- misunderstanding
- confusion
- misinterpretation
- misconception