English dictionary

miscast Meaning & Definition

/mɪsˈkæst/

What Does Miscast Mean?

As a verb, miscast means To cast or reckon incorrectly. It can also mean To cast or direct erroneously or improperly. As a noun, it means An erroneous cast or reckoning. As an adjective, it means Erroneously cast.

Word Facts for Miscast

Part of speech	verb, noun, adjective
Pronunciation	/mɪsˈkæst/
Plural	miscasts

Miscast Definition (Verb)

To cast or reckon incorrectly.
To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.
to miscast a glance
To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
To make an error when casting a vote.

Miscast as a Noun

An erroneous cast or reckoning.

Miscast as an Adjective

Erroneously cast

Synonyms of Miscast

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Miscast in a Sentence

to miscast a glance

Word Forms & Grammar

miscast (third-person singular simple present miscasts, present participle miscasting, simple past and past participle miscast or (common, but sometimes proscribed) miscasted)

miscast (plural miscasts)

miscast (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Miscast

Origin of Miscast

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