verb (used with object), mis·un·der·stood, mis·un·der·stand·ing. to take (words, statements, etc.) to fail to understand or interpret rightly the words or behavior of. ...
Is Misunderstanding a noun or verb?
MISUNDERSTANDING (noun) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.
Is Misunderstood a verb or adjective?
MISUNDERSTOOD (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.