misunderstood
- 01 B1 Intermediate
not understood correctly by others.
describing information, words, or situations that have been interpreted incorrectly.
Simple“The instructions were misunderstood by most of the students in the class.”
In context“The subtle irony in his closing remarks was widely misunderstood by the press, leading to a series of misleading headlines the following morning.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling that other people do not see your true character or good intentions.
describing a person whose character, motives, or talents are not appreciated or correctly valued by others.
Simple“He was a misunderstood teenager who just wanted someone to listen to him.”
In context“The artist remained misunderstood throughout her lifetime, only achieving critical acclaim decades after her death when her radical techniques were finally recognised.”
SynonymsunappreciatedisolatedAntonyms