How to Pronounce "misused"
word
mɪsˈjuzd
miss-YOOZD
mɪsjˈuːzd
miss-YOOZHD
Definition
Used in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose. It often refers to tools, words, power, or substances being used incorrectly or harmfully.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪsˈjuzd
British English
mɪsjˈuːzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
miss-YOOZD
UK
miss-YOOZHD
Listen in Context
The medicine was misused and caused side effects.
This tool can be misused if you are not careful.
Information can be misused to harm people.
He got in trouble at work because he misused the company's resources.