Miscast Definition

mĭs-kăst
miscasting, miscasts
verb
To cast (an actor) in an unsuitable role.
Webster's New World
To cast (a play or film) with actors unsuited to their roles.
Webster's New World

(intransitive) To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.

To miscast a glance.
Wiktionary
To make an error when casting a vote.
Wiktionary
noun
An erroneous cast or reckoning.
Wiktionary
adjective
Erroneously cast.
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Origin of Miscast

  • From mis- +"Ž cast.

    From Wiktionary

Miscast Sentence Examples

  • Never have two people been so hopelessly miscast or has an original novel been so badly adapted.

  • The sheriff's character and responses, pivotal to the film, are utterly unbelievable, and Ron Eldard is badly miscast.

  • Sally the Cook, played by television actor Rodney Bewes, was sadly miscast.

  • The main weakness of this Cinderella is that Guillem, brilliant as she is, is totally miscast as the poor step-daughter.

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