Associations to the word «Misunderstood»

Wiktionary

MISUNDERSTAND, verb. (transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

Dictionary definition

MISUNDERSTAND, verb. Interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley