👉 Outreached is a term used in linguistics and psychology to describe an individual who has been misinterpreted or misunderstood. It refers to a person who has become too attached to their own perspective, often leading them to overlook or misunderstand other people's viewpoints. In this sense, "outreached" can be seen as a form of defensive behavior where someone may try to protect themselves from being criticized or misunderstood by others.