misunderstood

Example Sentences

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The evening could’ve kept going — Hampton, Mays and Robinson had so much to say about an industry that is still widely misunderstood and filled with gatekeeping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The short answer: Your accountant has their wires crossed — or you may have misunderstood what they said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

As Amazon founder Jeff Bezos liked to say: You have to be willing to be misunderstood if you’re going to innovate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

And attempts to preserve it can sometimes be misunderstood.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“My nephew wouldn’t lie. He’s honest as the day is long. Perhaps you just misunderstood, Lester.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool