adj
misunderstood
mihs-uhn-duh-STUUD
adj
1
Not correctly understood.
"His comment was widely misunderstood."
2
Not appreciated or sympathized with despite deserving it.
"She always felt like a misunderstood teenager."
How to Use Misunderstood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWrongly interpreted, or not given the sympathy or recognition someone deserves.
Common pairings
misunderstood genius
feel misunderstood
Word Forms
more misunderstood comparative, most misunderstood superlative
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