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mis·un·der·stood | \ (ˌ)mi-ˌsən-dər-ˈstu̇d 
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\Definition of misunderstood
1 : wrongly or imperfectly understood
a misunderstood question Mondegreens are misunderstood lyrics, and when we asked our readers for their favorites, not surprisingly the most familiar ones got multiple votes.— Dave Tianen
2 : not sympathetically appreciated
[Shorty] Rossi has become a name in the animal rescue community for his fierce advocacy for the interests of the pit bull, which he sees as a misunderstood breed. — Publisher's Weekly He speaks proudly and protectively of his two directing efforts as if they were beloved but misunderstood children, and he's touchingly eager to explain their unappreciated virtues.— Ron Rosenbaum
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misunderstood
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of misunderstood
: thought of incorrectly : not understood
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