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    miscommunication

    US /ˌmɪskəˌmju:nɪ'keɪʃən/

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    UK /mɪskəmju:nɪ'keɪʃən/

    C2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounMistakes made when exchanging messages
    Our miscommunication made her think we did not like her

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    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • Let's start out with a harmless example of miscommunication: our "mouse in boxer shorts." The reason that sentence is so confusing is because we understand most language by context.

      Let's start out with a harmless example of miscommunication: our "mouse in boxer shorts." The reason that sentence is so confusing is because we understand most language by context.

    • Let's start out with a harmless example of miscommunication: our mouse-in-boxer-shorts.

      Let's start out with a harmless example of miscommunication: our mouse-in-boxer-shorts.

    B1

    10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life

    08:2610 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life
    • Has miscommunication led to an ongoing rift in a relationship?

      Has miscommunication led to an ongoing rift in a relationship?

    B1

    6 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single

    04:346 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single
    • But it also leaves a lot of room for miscommunication.

      But it also leaves a lot of room for miscommunication.

    • but it also leaves a lot of room for miscommunication.

      but it also leaves a lot of room for miscommunication.

    B1

    犯罪現場の捜査官だけど「科学捜査について」質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    16:23犯罪現場の捜査官だけど「科学捜査について」質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • First off, there is tons of miscommunication and mismanagement with the case.

      First off, there is tons of miscommunication and mismanagement with the case.

    B2

    CLEARING OUT MY SWEATER COLLECTION!! HUGE CLOSET CLEAN OUT & SELLING MY CLOTHES ON DEPOP (PART 2)

    45:49CLEARING OUT MY SWEATER COLLECTION!! HUGE CLOSET CLEAN OUT & SELLING MY CLOTHES ON DEPOP (PART 2)
    • I've worn that and Archie's pooed on me and I've taken it off and I've tossed it in the washing pile and there's probably been some miscommunication between my husband and I and he's probably been like, Ah, Alex brought up the clean washing and then he's probably tipped it out.

      I've worn that and Archie's pooed on me and I've taken it off and I've tossed it in the washing pile and there's probably been some miscommunication between my husband and I and he's probably been like, Ah, Alex brought up the clean washing and then he's probably tipped it out.

    B1

    Growing Up Korean American | My Struggles

    14:38Growing Up Korean American | My Struggles
    • of all the miscommunication that would happen.

      of all the miscommunication that would happen.

    A2

    Useful English expressions used at the Airport - Free Spoken English lesson

    12:42Useful English expressions used at the Airport - Free Spoken English lesson
    • so funny, so friends this is just to avoid miscommunication. What are we learning all

      so funny, so friends this is just to avoid miscommunication. What are we learning all

    • So friends this is just to avoid miscommunication.

      So friends this is just to avoid miscommunication.

    A2

    Is War With China Inevitable?

    09:28Is War With China Inevitable?
    • Escalation has begun without either party wanting it. And for China and the US, there isn't just potential for miscommunication,

      Escalation has begun without either party wanting it. And for China and the US, there isn't just potential for miscommunication,

    • And for China and the U.S., there isn't just potential for miscommunication, but real, fundamental disagreements.

      And for China and the U.S., there isn't just potential for miscommunication, but real, fundamental disagreements.

    B1

    How to Speak Confidently in English on the Phone

    10:40How to Speak Confidently in English on the Phone
    • This way, friends, by asking questions back using those dot points that you've written down, you will avoid miscommunication on the phone and you'll get what you need to get done.

      This way, friends, by asking questions back using those dot points that you've written down, you will avoid miscommunication on the phone and you'll get what you need to get done.

    • miscommunication on the phone and you'll get what you need to get done.. now what

      miscommunication on the phone and you'll get what you need to get done.. now what

    A2

    6 Things Your Cat is Saying to You

    04:266 Things Your Cat is Saying to You
    • Talking about a little miscommunication,

      Talking about a little miscommunication,

    • Talking about a little bit of miscommunication, I want to go over some real basic cat body language that you probably said, "Oh, he means this," and it is like completely in left field.

      Talking about a little bit of miscommunication, I want to go over some real basic cat body language that you probably said, "Oh, he means this," and it is like completely in left field.

    B1