To be misunderstood is incredibly disheartening. There will be times in your life in which you know that you have been. No amount of discussion will amend it. This is the limitation of man, who filters everything he receives through his past and experiences. Your seemingly flimsy skills of persuasion are not nearly so convincing as a life of concrete emotion-inducing experiences.
First, appeal to your Savior. Ask Him to reveal your part in the misunderstanding. Sin has great force in this world, and carries ramifications that live on, regardless of whether you've asked and received forgiveness from your Savior. So does the perception of sin. It seems unfair until you realize that salvation is only a get-out-of-jail-free card in Heaven, not to the perception of those who feel wronged by you, as Satan is the god of this world (2nd Corinthians 4:3,4.) Yes you are forgiven now, but those your sin has affected are hobbled by the memory of your sin. It is only Christ, you and time that can heal those memories, and that is actually best, since the memory is a warning to yourself and others that a better route should be taken.
But back to misunderstanding. Some people's hearts are too busy dealing with their own inner chaos to even consider your request for forgiveness, much less reframing the offense. They simply cannot produce it. Be sure you have done what you can. Then move on. In time, your words may produce the forgiveness you so desire. But don't let Satan, the accusor, get a foothold in your heart, doing collateral damage to your walk. Move on with your Savior so that your life can be a blessing to others, and pray for that relationship. One day, it may be given back to you.
For the Lord does not see as a man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1st Samuel 16:7
For the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. 1 Chronicles 28:9
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