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What is the opposite of understanding?

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Noun
Opposite of the ability to understand something, or the fact of understanding something
“I have an ignorance of the physics that underlies string theory.”
Noun
Opposite of a perception or judgment of a situation
“It was my misunderstanding that the shop would be open on a public holiday.”
Noun
Opposite of an informal contract or mutual agreement
“The business partners had a disagreement on the roles each would play in the affairs of the organization.”
Noun
Opposite of sympathetic awareness or tolerance
“He was uncaring and showed great indifference for the issues I had experienced in my past.”
Noun
Opposite of the ability to grasp or infer through abstract thought
“She was, unfortunately, an intellectually-challenged child of great ineptitude and imprudence.”
Noun
Opposite of ability to understand and reason
Noun
Opposite of good sense and sound judgment in practical matters
Noun
Opposite of the quality of being kind, warm-hearted, or gentle
Noun
Opposite of a notion, impression or idea (of something)
Noun
Opposite of an agreement or contract, typically legal or formal in nature
Noun
Opposite of the reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries
Noun
Opposite of knowledge or experience of something
Noun
Opposite of an act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed
Noun
Opposite of a concept formulated in the mind
“The importance of this decision resides in the fact that it relates to people across the country.”
Noun
Opposite of the general idea, intention or meaning of something
Noun
Opposite of a link or connection, especially one between commercial companies
Noun
Opposite of a written or spoken agreement, usually legal or official
“The disagreement between the siblings would lead to tensions within their social circle.”
Adjective
Opposite of having the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
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“Mary was late for work due to a personal crisis, and her inconsiderate boss was very unsympathetic.”
Adjective
Opposite of having a considerate or kindly disposition
“He was a rough man who was prone to obscenities and bad behavior.”
Adjective
Opposite of having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be lenient with someone
Adjective
Opposite of showing affection and concern
Adjective
Opposite of having or showing an ability to deal with people in a tactful way
Adjective
Opposite of tolerant of, or open to, new or opposing viewpoints
Adjective
Opposite of willing to assist or give aid
“She was as unobliging as they come, refusing to get up for an elderly woman standing tired on her old legs.”
Verb
(Present participle of understand) Opposite of being aware of the meaning of
“I will be misunderstanding what is written if it lacks the clarity I require.”
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