Mislook
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈlʊk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mislook is a verb meaning (intransitive) To sin by looking.
Meaning
(intransitive) To sin by looking.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To look unfavorably on.
- (transitive) To miss in searching; mislay or lose temporarily; neglectively overlook.
- (transitive) To look incorrectly or amiss.
- (very rare) Sinful looking.
Example Sentences
To look for "organic form" or for active conflict ultimately resolved, "all passion spent," is to mislook.
The story of Perseus and Medusa contains a suggestion of how to overcome the evils of "Mislook" in that Perseus is victorious through his use of the shield of Pallas and the sword of Mercury.
“We shared that with the FBI,” said Robert Delfin, Chief of Intelligence command for the Philippine National Police. “They may have mislooked and didn't appreciate the info coming from the Philippine police.
Word Forms
- mislooks
- mislooking
- mislooked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misattend, mislike, misinspect, miss, misregard, miskeep.
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