1. failure or inability to understand something; lack of comprehension

Examples

• The student's incomprehension of the math problem was evident from her blank stare.
• There was a look of incomprehension on his face when she explained the complex theory.
• The teacher addressed the students' incomprehension by breaking down the lesson into simpler steps.
• His incomprehension of the foreign language made it difficult for him to follow the conversation.
• She shook her head in incomprehension at the technical jargon used in the presentation.
• The incomprehension between the two parties led to a breakdown in negotiations.