Meaning of the word misunderstood in English
What does misunderstood mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misunderstood
US /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dərˈstʊd/
UK /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dərˈstʊd/
Verb
to fail to understand something correctly
Example:
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I think you've misunderstood my intentions.
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His instructions were so unclear that everyone misunderstood them.
Adjective
not understood correctly
Example:
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He felt lonely and misunderstood.
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The artist was often misunderstood during his lifetime.