misunderstood

Definitions

Incorrectly interpreted or judged.

Not appreciated or recognized for one's true nature or intentions.

Examples

His intentions were often misunderstood by those who did not know him well.

The complex poem is frequently misunderstood by first-time readers.

Synonyms

misinterpreted misconceived misjudged unappreciated mistaken obscure unrecognized

Antonyms

understood comprehended appreciated recognized clear interpreted grasped