misinterpreting Definition
- 1to understand or explain something wrongly
- 2to 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
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.
to misunderstand or misconstrue someone's nonverbal cues
Example
He misinterpreted her smile as a sign of interest, but she was just being polite.
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.
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.'
