Miscue Meaning in English

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Definition

A miscue is a mistake or error, especially in speaking, reading, or performing an action, often used in sports or when someone says something by accident.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or sports contexts, especially for slips or unintentional mistakes. Less common in everyday speech. Collocates with 'make a miscue.' Sometimes refers to errors in pool/billiards.

• Spanish: error - equivocación - fallo
• Portuguese (BR): erro - engano - deslize
• Portuguese (PT): erro - engano - deslize
• Chinese (Simplified): 失误 - 错误 (失误)
• Chinese (Traditional): 失誤 - 錯誤 (失誤)
• Hindi: ग़लती - भूल - त्रुटि
• Arabic: خطأ - زلّة
• Bengali: ভুল - ত্রুটি
• Russian: ошибка - промах
• Japanese: ミス - 失言
• Vietnamese: sai lầm - lỗi
• Korean: 실수 - 착오
• Turkish: hata - falso
• Urdu: غلطی - چوک
• Indonesian: kesalahan - kekeliruan

Example Sentences

He made a miscue during the game.

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Her answer was a miscue in the interview.

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A small miscue can change the outcome.

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That comment was a huge miscue—it upset everyone.

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He has recovered well from that early miscue.

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A quick apology can fix a verbal miscue.

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