What does misfire mean?
Misfire means An act of misfiring..
Misfire
/ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
An act of misfiring..
Definitions by Sense
- An act of misfiring.
- (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
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.
Amazon’s misfires with Alexa may have led Google astray, said a former manager who worked on Google Assistant.
His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand.
Synonyms for misfire
Antonyms for misfire
Related Words
Word Forms
- misfires
- misfiring
- misfired
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misfire?
Common synonyms include dud.
What is the opposite of misfire?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use misfire in a sentence?
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.
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