Probably misunderstood vs Probably misunderstand

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'Probably misunderstood' is in the past tense and indicates that something was likely not understood correctly in the past. 'Probably misunderstand' is in the present tense and suggests that there is a likelihood of misunderstanding something currently.

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Probably misunderstood

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It indicates that something was likely not understood correctly in the past.

This phrase is used to express the likelihood that something was not understood correctly in the past. It refers to a situation where there was a probable misunderstanding.

Examples:

He probably misunderstood my instructions.
She probably misunderstood the situation.
The message was probably misunderstood by the audience.
They probably misunderstood the context of the conversation.
The intention was probably misunderstood.

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You probably misunderstood him.
Then you've probably misunderstood the whole thing.
You probably misunderstood him.
Probably on some barstool somewhere, whining about how misunderstood he is.
I would say that she is misunderstood and that maybe there's some stuff in her past that you guys don't know about that's a little messed up, and probably makes her such a torture to work with.

Alternatives:

might have been misunderstood
likely misunderstood
possibly misunderstood
could have been misunderstood
was probably misinterpreted

Probably misunderstand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It suggests that there is a likelihood of misunderstanding something currently.

This phrase is used to express the likelihood of currently misunderstanding something. It refers to a situation where there is a probable misunderstanding.

Examples:

I probably misunderstand the concept.
She probably misunderstands my intentions.
They probably misunderstand the instructions.
He probably misunderstands the situation.
We probably misunderstand each other.

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Please don't misunderstand, Your Excellency...
Most people misunderstand, I find.
Don't get anyone misunderstand again.
Please do not misunderstand me - but experience has shaken my faith in tenants.
Yours is wilfully to misunderstand them.
I don't want anybody to misunderstand this lunacy.
You misunderstand me, Your Honor.
I think you misunderstand our deal, Mr. Rosen.
It's natural for you to misunderstand.
Jack, don't misunderstand who's in charge here.
You misunderstand us, Mr Gulliver.
Don't misunderstand me. I love Kansas.
Sometimes when you work closely with someone, people can misunderstand the relationship.
But you may misunderstand my motives in mentioning it.
Don't misunderstand me. I wish he were alive and happy.
We want you to be happy, darling, don't misunderstand.
Don't misunderstand me, Miss Flaemm.
You mustn't misunderstand about my mother.
You never know who will misunderstand it.
Now, look, you mustn't misunderstand.

Alternatives:

might misunderstand
likely misunderstand
possibly misunderstand
could misunderstand
probably not understanding

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