What does mislook mean?
Mislook means (intransitive) To sin by looking..
Mislook
/mɪsˈlʊk/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To sin by looking..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To sin by looking.
- (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
“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.
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.
Synonyms for mislook
Antonyms for mislook
Related Words
Word Forms
- mislooks
- mislooking
- mislooked
Usage Notes
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How do you use mislook in a sentence?
“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.
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