misread

[ mis-reed ]

verb (used with or without object)

misread [mis-, red],misreading [mis-, ree, -ding].

1. to read wrongly.
2. to misunderstand or misinterpret.

misread

/ ˌmɪsˈriːd /

verb

1. to read incorrectly
2. to misinterpret

Other Words From

• mis·reader noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misread¹

First recorded in 1800–10; mis- ¹ + read ¹

Example Sentences

He misreads my face and says, “Try to remember that tennis is play! Just relax and don’t think.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I thought it was a misread by the VAR," Webb told Sky Sports' Mic'd Up programme.

From BBC

On Fox and Friends, there was much gloating as commentators argued the liberal establishment — not just politicians, but news outlets — had misread the will of the American people.

From Los Angeles Times

But the teacher listened patiently as she explained why this was a misreading of Angelou’s vernacular style, even helping her formulate her argument against him.

From Los Angeles Times

As much as the United States has misread Israel, both the U.S. and Israel have repeatedly misread Hamas and Palestinians.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• confuse
• miscalculate
• misconstrue
• misinterpret
• misjudge