Meaning of the word misread in English

What does misread mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

misread

US /ˌmɪsˈriːd/
UK /ˌmɪsˈriːd/
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Verb

1.

to read something incorrectly

Example:
I misread the instructions and used the wrong ingredients.
She misread the map and we ended up in the wrong town.
2.

to judge a situation or a person's feelings incorrectly

Example:
I completely misread the situation and thought they were fighting.
It's easy to misread his silence as anger.