Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desentendido

adjective

[dez-en-ten-dee-doo]

Definition

Uninformed or misunderstanding the situation; someone who is not aware of certain facts or is oblivious to things that are commonly understood.

Examples

Ele ficou desentendido durante a reunião porque não estava a par dos últimos acontecimentos.
As explicações complexas deixaram muitos alunos desentendidos.

Meaning

The term describes a person who is out of touch or unaware of what is happening around them, often leading to confusion or lack of comprehension in conversations or situations.