miscast

Meaning

Verb

1. (intransitive, transitive) To cast or reckon incorrectly.
2. (intransitive, transitive) 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

An erroneous cast or reckoning.

Adj

Erroneously cast

Translations

fehlbesetzen

ميسكاست

Fehlbesetzung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪsˈkæst/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: miscasten

In summary

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