- past participle of misunderstand.
- past tense form of misunderstand.
misunderstood
Example Sentences
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I think the common denominator in all of us who love your music is that we are black sheep — the weird ones, the chronically misunderstood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Both Charlotte and Connor were also on shift in the record-breaking heat last month and say the health risks of heatwaves are often misunderstood.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
But for a film to become a misunderstood classic, it has to be worth paying any attention to in the first place.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Shalom is a proud advocate for People Who Stutter, promoting awareness around this misunderstood disability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Being misunderstood was all part of the package.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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