ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Miscast

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /mɪsˈkæst/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Miscast is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To cast or reckon incorrectly.

Meaning

(transitive, intransitive) To cast or reckon incorrectly.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.
  2. To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
  3. To make an error when casting a vote.
  4. An erroneous cast or reckoning.
  5. Erroneously cast

Example Sentences

to miscast a glance

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mispart, misfigure, misrank, misjudge, misrate, misput.

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