misunderstood

Example Sentences

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Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, on Monday appeared to equate all short selling with market manipulation, prompting traders to say that prosecutors misunderstood the activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

Jersey GP Dr Jessica Langtree-Marsh said PCOS/PMOS was "hugely under-researched and hugely misunderstood".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It was the same frown Cat misunderstood the day they first met.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn