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lack of understanding

[/læk əv ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/]
noun phrase
falta de compreensão
1. the state of not comprehending or grasping the meaning of something; absence of clarity or knowledge about a subject
There was a lack of understanding between the two parties regarding the contract terms.
Houve uma falta de compreensão entre as duas partes sobre os termos do contrato.
2. failure to perceive or appreciate the significance or importance of something
His lack of understanding about cultural differences caused offense.
Sua falta de compreensão sobre as diferenças culturais causou ofensa.
Synonyms
misunderstandingincomprehensionconfusionignorancelack of comprehension
Antonyms
understandingcomprehensionclarityknowledgegrasp

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de compreensão
most common usage
São Paulo
falta de entendimento
alternative form commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
falta de compreensão
standard usage
Portugal
falta de compreensão
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to bridge the gap in understanding
cross purposes
talking past each other
lost in translation
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