misunderstood UK /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstʊd/US /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstʊd/ adjective2 •Not comprehended correctly. •Not viewed with sympathy and understanding despite warranting it.a misunderstood loner who turned to a life of crime formsmore misunderstood · most misunderstood