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Definition of misreader in US English:

misreader

noun

  • A person who misreads or misinterprets something or someone.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas De Quincey (1785–1859), essayist. From misread + -er.

Pronunciation

misreader

/ˌmɪsˈriːdə/