uncomprehending
pronunciation
How to pronounce uncomprehending in British English:
UK [ʌnˌkɒmprɪˈhendɪŋ]
How to pronounce uncomprehending in American English:
US [ʌnˌkɑmprɪˈhendɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- lacking understanding
Word Origin
- uncomprehending (adj.)
- 1795, from un- (1) "not" + present participle of comprehend (v.). Related: Uncomprehendingly.
Example
- 1. The reaction would be gibbering , uncomprehending rage .
- 2. Tried to explain to her uncomprehending husband .
- 3. In the days that followed I learned to spell in this uncomprehending way .
- 4. Bonasera turned to his uncomprehending wife and explained .
- 5. In the days that followed I learned to spell in this uncomprehending way many words .