miscast

verb

mis·​cast ˌmis-ˈkast How to pronounce miscast (audio)
miscast; miscasting

transitive verb

: to cast in an unsuitable role
life had miscast her in the role of wife and motherEdna Ferber

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Spencer falls into this trap, miscasting Israel’s temporary tactical achievements as strategic victory and underestimating how Israel’s unwillingness to pursue a political resolution that recognizes the Palestinians’ right to self-determination will in the end diminish its chances of success. John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024 Somewhere in the recent past, but much closer to Catherine’s present day than Jonathan’s historical past, Stephen (a possibly woefully miscast Kevin Kline; time will tell) loses his job. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024 The series puts Scott in his 30s, a more plausible stretch, but this is still not miscasting and not just because without Scott, there would be no Ripley. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024 Also on offer are recommendations on what type of leaders should be running Boeing, and its recent miscues in emphasizing the wrong roles and maybe miscasting top managers. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for miscast 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of miscast was in 1925

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“Miscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscast. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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miscast

verb
mis·​cast (ˈ)mis-ˈkast How to pronounce miscast (audio)
: to cast in an unsuitable role
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