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uncomprehending

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un·com·pre·hend·ing  (nkm-pr-hndng)
adj.
Not understanding; having little or no comprehension.
uncom·pre·hending·ly adv.
uncomprehending [ˌʌnkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ]
adj
not able to understand; puzzled a long, uncomprehending look
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.uncomprehendinguncomprehending - lacking understanding; "tried to explain to her uncomprehending husband"
undiscerning - lacking discernment
Translations
uncomprehending [ˈʌnˌkɒmprɪˈhendɪŋ] ADJ → incomprensivo
uncomprehending [ˌʌnkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ] adj [look] → d'incompréhension
uncomprehending
adj, uncomprehendingly
adv → verständnislos
uncomprehending [ʌnˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ] adj (baffled) → perplesso/a
uncomprehending [ʌnˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ] adj (baffled) → perplesso/a


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" she repeated, aloud; and went on thinking to herself, "day before yesterday," in a sort of an uncomprehending way.
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Sir Meyville Worth stood with his eyes fixed upon his daughter and an expression of blank, uncomprehending dismay in his features.
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