miscast

Meanings

Verb

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

Noun

  • An erroneous cast or reckoning.

Adjective

  • Erroneously cast

Origin

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

Modern English dictionary

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