misunderstood
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- half-misunderstood adjective
- unmisunderstood adjective
Etymology
Origin of misunderstood
First recorded in 1585–95; mis- 1 + understood
Example Sentences
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Tourette’s is misunderstood, and coprolalia, a symptom of the condition that leads to involuntary swearing, slurs, or other socially unacceptable words or phrases, is even more so.
From Salon
Clerks also said voters have told them they’d misunderstood questions about eligibility when getting drivers’ licenses.
From Salon
Trying to find Maximus a home, animal rescuers posted repeatedly on Instagram days before the 1-year-old dog bit Horta, describing him as a “handsome misunderstood pup” and a “young troublemaker” in danger of being euthanized.
From Los Angeles Times
The fox, who was still on the ground sighing heavily under the burden of being misunderstood, suddenly stopped and raised her head.
From Literature
“He is also in many ways the most misunderstood.”
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