misunderstood
/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstʊd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not comprehended correctly.
Adjective
Examples
a misunderstood message
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not viewed with sympathy and understanding despite warranting it.
Adjective
Examples
Near-synonym: underappreciated
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “misunderstood” mean?
Not comprehended correctly.
Is “misunderstood” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.