Synonyms of miscues

miscues 1 of 2

noun

plural of miscue

as in mistakes

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

the slightest miscue could make the trapeze artist lose his grip and fall to the mat below

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• errors
• blunders
• fumbles
• inaccuracies
• missteps
• flubs
• stumbles
• gaffes
• trips
• faults
• goofs
• lapses
• screwups
• gaffs
• slipups
• oversights
• bobbles
• bricks
• clangers
• clinkers
• fluffs
• slips
• boo-boos
• pratfalls
• boobs
• bloopers
• snafus
• misunderstandings
• miscalculations
• misjudgments
• howlers
• misstatements
• misinterpretations
• misreadings
• misconceptions
• foul-ups
• misconstructions
• boners
• bloomers
• misimpressions
• misapprehensions
• misdescriptions
• miscomprehensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracies
• precisions
• exactitudes
• perfections
• infallibilities
• inerrancies

miscues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of miscue

as in misjudges

Related Words

• mistakes
• misjudges
• misconceives
• miscalculates
• murders
• bungles
• miscounts
• botches
• muffs
• bobbles
• misconstrues
• misdeems
• misunderstands
• mangles
• misgauges
• mishandles
• blunders
• butchers
• misinterprets
• nods
• flubs
• foozles
• fumbles
• errs
• fluffs
• slips up
• stumbles
• fouls up
• goofs (up)
• trips
• screws up
• louses up
• messes (up)
• boobs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of miscues

Noun

With the amount of motion and movement that Arkansas State uses on offense to create space for its playmakers, TCU must avoid early miscues defensively to stay out of an unexpected shootout. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

But there were still costly miscues — and such mistakes could cost the Commanders much more this season if the defense can’t eliminate them. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Jordan Love and the offense can’t afford to continue having so many miscues. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Defensive miscues that don’t always show up in the box score. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Another strong start from newcomer Tyler Mahle and some Brewers miscues helped the Braves, who had lost seven of nine, win 4-2 on Sunday at Bowman Field in the MLB Little League Classic. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Bishop Moore was not immune to miscues, finishing the game with nine penalties for 80 yards. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

But the Jets’ offense has largely been inconsistent, with several penalties, dropped passes and miscues. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

In fairness, fellow corners like Corey Thornton, Will Lee and Chau Smith-Wade had their own miscues as well. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026