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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