misunderstood

Example Sentences

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I feel similarly about French onion soup and dip mix, which may be the most misunderstood packet in the grocery store.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He suggested he had been misunderstood, saying his point had been that employers have a responsibility to move workers from jobs that are more vulnerable to automation into “higher-value roles.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

But given how often marginal rates are misunderstood, perhaps that wouldn’t help.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“Knowing Sarah, she probably made herself seem misunderstood so that they’d feel bad for her and let her off easy.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen