Antonyms for understanding


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : uhn-der-stan-ding
Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ


Definition of understanding

Origin :
  • Old English understandincge "comprehension," from understand (q.v.). Meaning "mutual agreement" is attested from 1803.
  • adj accepting, tolerant
  • noun comprehension, appreciation
  • noun belief
  • noun informal agreement
Example sentences :
  • Then you will understand, and understanding, you will admire his courage.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Jasper Lanning and Bill Dozier exchanged glances of understanding.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • I am willing to believe that the lack of understanding was my own fault, but a lack of understanding there was.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Between us and the understanding of that love bereavement is often a great obstacle.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • In music he thought he did understand her, but was in truth far from understanding her.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • They might come to an understanding and leave him out in the cold!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • She had jumped to her feet; but he only looked at her with understanding eyes.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • There was in the kiss all that he could not say of respect, of affection and understanding.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "Come," said the Road-Runner, understanding that there would be no more to the Telling.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • Sometimes he is sure she is deficient in understanding, and at others that her temper only is in fault.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

Synonyms for understanding

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