Synonyms of miss

miss 1 of 3

verb

ˈmis 

1

as in to skip

to fail to attend

had to miss work for a week because of the flu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skip
• ignore
• blow off
• play hooky
• cut
• neglect
• pass over
• absent oneself

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attend
• show up (for)

2

as in to misunderstand

to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of

I think you're missing the point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misunderstand
• misread
• mistake
• misconstrue
• misinterpret
• misapprehend
• misperceive
• misjudge
• misknow
• misconceive
• misdeem
• mishear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• know
• see
• understand
• appreciate
• get
• catch
• perceive
• comprehend
• seize
• penetrate
• take in
• grasp
• apprehend
• make out
• fathom
• conceive
• grok
• savvy

3

as in to fail

to be unsuccessful

everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fail
• collapse
• flop
• struggle
• fold
• bomb
• strike out
• flunk
• fall short
• tank
• flame out
• come to grief
• come up empty
• fall flat
• lay an egg
• wash out
• come a cropper
• die on the vine
• founder
• decline
• crater
• crash
• slip
• fall on one's face
• crumble
• slump
• flounder
• wane
• skid
• miscarry
• misfire
• go under
• sink
• implode
• self-destruct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• go
• succeed
• deliver
• work out
• click
• go over
• come off
• cook
• thrive
• pan out
• flourish
• win
• prosper
• prevail
• triumph

miss

2 of 3

noun (1)

1

as in girl

a female person who has not yet reached adulthood

a talented young miss who wants to become a writer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• girl
• missy
• filly
• lass
• lassie
• sheila
• junior miss
• nymph
• teenybopper
• schoolgirl
• romp
• pixie
• tomboy
• bobby-soxer
• subdebutante
• snip
• hoyden
• gamine

2

as in maiden

a young unmarried woman

you should ask that young miss if she would like to dance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• girl
• maiden
• maid
• demoiselle
• damsel
• virgin
• sister
• deb
• filly
• debutante
• chit
• bird
• lass
• sheila
• ingenue
• lassie
• colleen
• senorita
• senhorita
• mademoiselle

miss

3 of 3

noun (2)

as in disaster

something that has failed

a television season with far fewer hits than misses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disaster
• failure
• disappointment
• catastrophe
• bust
• loser
• bomb
• bummer
• fiasco
• washout
• mess
• flop
• lemon
• frost
• shipwreck
• debacle
• dud
• fizzle
• clinker
• clunker
• turkey
• has-been
• botch
• dog
• near miss
• hash
• also-ran
• shambles
• muddle
• nonevent
• nonstarter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hit
• success
• winner
• blockbuster
• smash
• phenomenon
• corker
• crackerjack
• dandy
• jim-dandy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of miss

Verb

Since their inception, these wines have tasted as if something were missing beyond just alcohol—aroma, flavor, body, and balance were absent as well. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

American Sign Language is often overlooked, missed, or simply never accounted for. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Noun

The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway and the Tracks Across Borders Byway both offer access to dramatic scenery, wildlife, and historic sites, but the San Juan Skyway is a can’t-miss experience during the fall foliage season. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

When a metric misses, the discussion should focus on the cause, the decision required and the owner of the corrective action—not on producing a more elaborate explanation. — Basant Singh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing miss

• hit or miss
• miss out on
• near miss