miscast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cast or reckon incorrectly.
  2. To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.
  3. To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
  4. To make an error when casting a vote.
noun
  1. An erroneous cast or reckoning.
adj
  1. Erroneously cast

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈkæst/ /mɪsˈkɑːst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-miscast.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-miscast2.wav /ˈmɪskæst/ /ˈmɪskɑːst/

Word forms

miscast miscasts miscasting miscasted

Etymology

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

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