misinterpreting

[mis-in-tur-prit-ing]

misinterpreting Definition

• 1. to understand or explain something wrongly
• 2. to interpret incorrectly

Using misinterpreting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misinterpreting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She misinterpreted his silence as a sign of disapproval.

• Example

  He misinterpreted her intentions and got angry.

• Example

  The audience misinterpreted the comedian's joke and didn't laugh.

misinterpreting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misinterpreting

• misunderstand
• misread
• misconstrue

Antonyms for misinterpreting

• understand
• comprehend
• interpret correctly

Phrases with misinterpreting

• misinterpret someone's words

  to misunderstand or misconstrue what someone has said

  Example

  I think you misinterpreted my words. I didn't mean to offend you.

• misinterpret body language

  to misunderstand or misconstrue someone's nonverbal cues

  Example

  He misinterpreted her smile as a sign of interest, but she was just being polite.

• misinterpret the situation

  to misunderstand or misconstrue the circumstances or context of a situation

  Example

  They misinterpreted the situation and thought he was being rude, but he was just shy.

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Summary: misinterpreting in Brief

To 'misinterpret' [mis-in-tur-prit-ing] is to understand or explain something wrongly, often by misunderstanding or misconstruing it. It can refer to words, body language, or situations, as in 'She misinterpreted his silence as a sign of disapproval.' 'Misinterpret' is synonymous with 'misunderstand' and 'misread,' and antonymous with 'understand' and 'interpret correctly.'