misread

[mis-reed] / mɪsˈrid /

VERB

misunderstand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse miscalculate misconstrue misinterpret misjudge

STRONG

confound fail misapply misapprehend misconceive miss mistake

WEAK

be at cross purposes be bewildered be confused be perplexed get signals crossed get signals mixed get wrong get wrong impression miscomprehend misknow misreckon miss the point not register take amiss take wrongly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

understand

STRONG

comprehend succeed

Example Sentences

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But it has become clear that he misread the sentiments of the American people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

He initially tried to explain the incorrect date by claiming someone had misread his handwriting.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

No more misalignments, missed assignments, misread plays, or misplayed reads.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

If that condition is misread, markets will break down.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Maybe I misread and he didn’t skip a grade and is coming next fall?

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson