misunderstood

Example Sentences

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The company has been “comfortable being misunderstood for long periods of time,” Jassy added, referencing the backlash Amazon received when it was first building out AWS over a decade ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Despite affecting a such a wide portion of the population, the condition is widely misunderstood, according to dyslexia researcher Dr. Helen Taylor of the University of Cambridge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Shelley’s story is so moving precisely because it’s tinged with firsthand knowledge of the despair that comes with being misunderstood and othered at no fault of one’s own.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

She finds herself struggling with isolation - feeling misunderstood by those who had not shared her experience.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

After we read the poem, Ms. G broke it down to its simplest form, she wanted no part to be misunderstood.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers