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miscast

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈkæst/

The English word “miscast” has 6 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To cast or reckon incorrectly.
  2. To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.
  3. To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
  4. To make an error when casting a vote.

noun

  1. An erroneous cast or reckoning.

adjective

  1. Erroneously cast

Etymology

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

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