Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misread
verb
/ˌmɪsˈrɪd/
Definition
To read something incorrectly or to interpret it wrongly.
Examples
- I misread the instructions and ended up assembling the furniture incorrectly.
- She misread his tone and thought he was angry when he was just tired.
- It’s easy to misread a text message without the context of a conversation.
Meaning
Misread means to misunderstand or misinterpret the meaning of words or information presented, often due to a lack of attention or knowledge.
Synonyms
- Misinterpret
- Misunderstand
- Misjudge
- Misconstrue
- Err
