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miscast.

To cast or reckon incorrectly.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/mɪsˈkæst//mɪsˈkɑːst/
  1. To cast or reckon incorrectly.

    intransitive · transitive
  2. To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.

    intransitive · transitive
  3. To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.

  4. To make an error when casting a vote.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

noun/ˈmɪskæst//ˈmɪskɑːst/
  1. An erroneous cast or reckoning.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

adj/mɪsˈkæst//mɪsˈkɑːst/
  1. Erroneously cast

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

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