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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of misread
The agencies want a judge to say the state misread the 2018 law and to roll back conservation rules tied to how irrigable land is defined, while conservationists are pressing in the opposite direction, urging regulators to lock in strong, statewide efficiency standards amid climate change.
—
Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But because the public has not been taught this history, the moment is misread as novelty rather than continuity.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
This distinction matters, and explains why the opening-weekend numbers are being misread.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
The Power Of Being Underestimated Amina learned early how to move through rooms where people misread you.
—Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misread
Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But because the public has not been taught this history, the moment is misread as novelty rather than continuity.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
This distinction matters, and explains why the opening-weekend numbers are being misread.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
The Power Of Being Underestimated Amina learned early how to move through rooms where people misread you.
—Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misread
misunderstand
Verb
-
Requiring them to operate as ordinary MPIA applicants misunderstands their role and undermines their purpose.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
-
But people also misunderstand sharia and how it is applied, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misread. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
