- past participle of misunderstand.
- past tense form of misunderstand.
misunderstood
Example Sentences
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Gangster flicks are perhaps among the most misunderstood movies out there.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Barclays argues that risks in the individual exchanges are misunderstood, even with the expiration last year of certain subsidies for consumers purchasing those plans.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
It can get stuck on misunderstood or outdated information.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The short answer: Your accountant has their wires crossed — or you may have misunderstood what they said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
He’s still cute and charmin’ and hasn’t started to get rebellious or misunderstood yet.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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