misunderstood
adjective/ĩ.kõ.pɾi.ẽ.ˈdi.du/medium
in·com·pre·en·di·do
Definitions
-1Not understood or appreciated by others; whose feelings, ideas, or actions do not find understanding.
The artist felt misunderstood by the public of his time.
He was a misunderstood child who took refuge in books.
Common collocations
feel misunderstoodmisunderstood artistmisunderstood genius
1Not understood or appreciated by others; whose intentions, feelings, or worth are not recognized.
The artist felt like a genius misunderstood by the public of his time.
Many teenagers go through a phase where they feel misunderstood by their parents.
Common collocations
feel misunderstoodmisunderstood artistmisunderstood genius
Etymology
Particípio passado do verbo 'compreender' com prefixo negativo 'in-'. Formação vernácula.