Misfire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misfire is a noun meaning An act of misfiring.
Meaning
An act of misfiring.
More Meanings
- (figurative) A failure.
- (firearms) To fail to discharge properly.
- (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
- (of a nerve or neuron) To initiate an action potential without the proper stimulus.
- (by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.
Example Sentences
His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand.
Amazon’s misfires with Alexa may have led Google astray, said a former manager who worked on Google Assistant.
The fact is, Mr Carrados, Gertrude is a misfire. It was the surprise of her life (if I said "disappointment" you'd think me catty) when Mark married me, and she didn't set out to be pleasant to the interloper.
Word Forms
- misfires
- misfiring
- misfired
Synonyms for misfire
Depending on context, synonyms include dud.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dud, malfunction, miss, failure, loser, screw-up.
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