misunderstood

/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstʊd/ adjective B1

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

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My commands are ordinarily short, clear, and precise; and I would rather be obliged to repeat my words twice, or even three times, than they should be misunderstood.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 469 · C1

For a long time, society has fundamentally misunderstood the widespread habit of procrastination, dismissing it as a simple lack of willpower.

The Emotional Roots of Procrastination, p. 1 · C1

She noted that her parents fundamentally misunderstood her fascination, assuming it was merely a fleeting and impractical adolescent phase.

The Aviator's Diary, p. 1 · C1

The Australian accent is a highly idiosyncratic phonetic phenomenon, recognized globally yet frequently misunderstood regarding its profound historical complexity.

The Evolution of the Australian Voice, p. 1 · C2

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