will not understand vs not going to understand

Both "will not understand" and "not going to understand" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Will not understand" is more formal and is often used in written English, while "not going to understand" is more casual and commonly used in spoken English.

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will not understand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in written English.

This phrase is used to express a future event or action that someone will not comprehend or grasp.

Examples:

He will not understand the complexity of the situation.
She will not understand the instructions without further explanation.

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When they hear what I say, they will not understand. Otherwise, they will turn to me and be forgiven.'" English Standard Version so that “they may indeed see but ...
This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that says, 'When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend.
14"In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, 'YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; YOU WILL KEEP ON ...
Go and say to this people: When you hear what I say, you will not understand. ... " YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; AND YOU ...

Alternatives:

will not comprehend
will not grasp
will not perceive

not going to understand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English.

This phrase is used to express a future event or action that someone will not comprehend or grasp in a more casual or informal way.

Examples:

I'm afraid he's not going to understand the concept.
She's not going to understand the joke unless you explain it to her.

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Walk into any decent-sized library, or if you think you're extra smart, go visit the Library of Congress: you are not going to understand everything in there, end of ...
Feb 20, 2016 ... "Four dimensional space and time" is a bit unclear but sure, you're not going to understand something if you just throw up your hands and get ...
Everybody who comes to a scientific lecture knows they are not going to understand it, but maybe the lecturer has a nice, colored tie to look at. Not in this case!
“The notes said to her, 'I know I'm not going to understand it your way, but I'm here for you regardless.' It's really about trying to understand who that person is.”.

Alternatives:

won't understand
will not get
will not catch on

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will not understand vs not going to understand