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Meaning of misunderstood
The primary meaning of the word "misunderstood" is to be interpreted or understood incorrectly.
Etymology of misunderstood
The word "misunderstood" has its roots in Old English words "mis" meaning "wrongly" and "understandan" meaning "to understand", with the prefix "mis-" indicating a negative or incorrect action, and the verb "understand" coming from Old English "under" and "standan" meaning "to stand", implying a sense of comprehension or grasp.
Synonyms
misconstrued
misinterpreted
mistaken
misread
misunderstood
misjudged
misguided
misperceived
misapprehended
mistreated
mishandled
mismanaged
distorted
twisted
perverted
warped
skewed
biased
prejudiced
misguided
deceived
deluded
confused
baffled
perplexed
puzzled
flummoxed
bewildered
discombobulated
mystified
miscomprehended
misreckoned
Definitions
- Not understood or interpreted correctly
- * Incorrectly understood or interpreted
Usage Examples
- The artist's message was misunderstood by the critics, who saw it as a simple landscape painting.
- * The new employee was misunderstood by his colleagues, who thought he was being rude when he was just shy.