MISREAD Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

misread

verb

ˌmis-ˈrēd

Definition of misread

as in to misunderstand

to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of I misread her body language and thought she was becoming confrontational

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Recent Examples of misread Instead, with the Cubs facing a one-run deficit, Taylor misread Pete Crow-Armstrong’s liner to Montgomery. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 In the 62nd minute, Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios-Novo misread a goal kick from Schwake and fell over, which allowed Mukhtar to gain control of the loose ball and extend Nashville's lead to 4-1. — CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, right fielder Jung Hoo Lee appeared to misread what should’ve been an inning-ending fly out off the bat of Duran. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Women over 50 are especially likely to have symptoms misread. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misread

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Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Hopefully Hollywood won’t misunderstand the lesson in those projects’ success.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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