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misunderstood.

Not comprehended correctly.

13 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstʊd/Received-Pronunciation/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstʊd/General-American
  1. Not comprehended correctly.

    a misunderstood message
  2. Not viewed with sympathy and understanding despite warranting it.

    a misunderstood loner who turned to a life of crime
    a misunderstood genius
verb/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstʊd/Received-Pronunciation/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstʊd/General-American
  1. simple past and past participle of misunderstand

    form-of · participle · past
    Am I misunderstood?
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