incomprehension

noun in·com·pre·hen·sion \-ˈhen(t)-shən\

: lack of understanding

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: lack of comprehension or understanding

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Synonyms: misunderstanding, misapprehension, misconstruction, misconstruing, misimpression, misinterpretation, misknowledge, misreading

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