Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

misread

verb

/ˌmɪsˈriːd/

Definition

To read something incorrectly or to interpret it in a wrong way.

Examples

She misread the instructions and ended up assembling the furniture incorrectly.
He misread her facial expressions, believing she was upset when she was actually happy.

Meaning

Misread means to either understand or interpret written or spoken information incorrectly. It can apply to reading texts, messages, or even the emotions of others.