misreading

Definitions

An incorrect interpretation or understanding of something.

The act of reading something in a way that fails to grasp its intended meaning.

Examples

His misreading of the map led us to the wrong side of the city.

The professor pointed out that my misreading of the text resulted in a flawed argument.

Synonyms

misinterpretation misunderstanding misconception misconstruction misjudgment error mistake

Antonyms

interpretation understanding comprehension accuracy clarity correctness perception