mischoice

noun

mis·​choice ˌmis-ˈchȯis How to pronounce mischoice (audio)
plural mischoices
: a wrong or improper choice
a mischoice of words that set off an argument

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mischoice was in 1582

Dictionary Entries Near mischoice

Cite this Entry

“Mischoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mischoice. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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