misunderstood
adjective/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstʊd/
/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstʊd/
Word Family
- understand verb (≠ misunderstand)
- understandable adjective
- understanding noun (≠ misunderstanding)
- understanding adjective
- misunderstood adjective
- having qualities that people do not see or fully understand
- a much misunderstood illness
- She felt very alone and misunderstood.
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