misunderstood
adjective
- to understand incorrectly, misinterpretation, misconception
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstʊd/ / /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstʊd/
adj
- Not comprehended correctly.
“a misunderstood message”
- Not viewed with sympathy and understanding despite warranting it.
“Near-synonym: underappreciated”
“a misunderstood loner who turned to a life of crime”
verb
- simple past and past participle of misunderstand
“Am I misunderstood?”