misread

[ˌmɪsˈriːd]

misread Definition

• 1. to read or interpret something incorrectly
• 2. to misunderstand something that is written or said

Using misread: Examples

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

• Example

  I misread the instructions and ended up assembling the furniture wrong.

• Example

  She misread the tone of his message and thought he was angry.

• Example

  He misread the map and got lost.

• Example

  The witness misread the license plate number.

misread Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misread

• misinterpret
• misunderstand
• mistake
• misconstrue

Phrases with misread

• misread the signs

  to fail to understand the signs or indications of something

  Example

  He misread the signs and continued investing in the failing company.

• misread the room

  to misunderstand the mood or atmosphere of a situation or group of people

  Example

  She misread the room and made an inappropriate joke at the serious meeting.

• misread someone's intentions

  to misunderstand what someone is trying to communicate or achieve

  Example

  He misread her intentions and thought she was flirting with him, when she was just being friendly.

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Summary: misread in Brief

'Misread' [ˌmɪsˈriːd] means to read or interpret something incorrectly or to misunderstand something that is written or said. It can refer to anything from instructions to social cues, as in 'She misread the tone of his message and thought he was angry.' 'Misread' also appears in phrases like 'misread the signs,' indicating a failure to understand indications, and 'misread the room,' meaning to misunderstand the mood or atmosphere of a situation.