misunderstood

Example Sentences

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I feel similarly about French onion soup and dip mix, which may be the most misunderstood packet in the grocery store.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

And, like Elphaba, Zandrya might be a little misunderstood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The short answer: Your accountant has their wires crossed — or you may have misunderstood what they said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

As Amazon founder Jeff Bezos liked to say: You have to be willing to be misunderstood if you’re going to innovate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The chief reason, however, for its legendary status, and the main reason why we can call it “The Duel” without much fear of being misunderstood, is the relative prominence of the two participants.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis