ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Misunderstood

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstʊd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Misunderstood is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of misunderstand.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of misunderstand.

More Meanings

  1. Not comprehended correctly.
  2. Not viewed with sympathy and understanding despite warranting it.

Example Sentences

Am I misunderstood?
a misunderstood genius
a misunderstood message
Near-synonym: underappreciated

Synonyms for misunderstood

Depending on context, synonyms include underappreciated, abused, maltreated, ununderstood, mistreated, ill-treated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ununderstood, abused, ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated, mistaken.

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