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

They misunderstood the nature of a regime that has survived for almost half a century despite severe tests imposed by war, sanctions and isolation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The evening could’ve kept going — Hampton, Mays and Robinson had so much to say about an industry that is still widely misunderstood and filled with gatekeeping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

When Emerson ended his essay with “to be great is to be misunderstood,” it made me think about how many people have always misunderstood me.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers