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Definition of misunderstood adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

misunderstood

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