incomprehension

Other forms: incomprehensions

Definitions of incomprehension
  1. noun
    an inability to understand
    “his incomprehension of the consequences”
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    antonyms:
    comprehension
    an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
    type of:
    inability
    lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
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