miscommunication
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //mɪskəmˌjunəˈkeɪʃən// UK //mɪskəmjˌuːnɪkˈeɪʃən// mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
n. a mistake in how information is shared or understood. It usually happens when people do not talk clearly or listen carefully enough.
n. a failure to communicate effectively, resulting in a misunderstanding or confusion. Often used to explain errors in professional or interpersonal contexts.
The project delay was due to a simple miscommunication.
The two departments had a miscommunication regarding the deadline, which led to the final report being submitted late.
What began as a minor miscommunication regarding the delivery schedule eventually escalated into a full-blown dispute between the logistics team and the client's representatives.