Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mismeet

verb
/ˈmɪsˌmit/
Definition
To meet someone accidentally or inappropriately, often causing a misunderstanding or confusion.
Examples
  • We mismet at the conference last year, thinking we had both registered for the same session.
  • Due to a scheduling error, they mismet during the presentation, which resulted in a few awkward moments.
Meaning
The term refers to an encounter where the expectations or intentions of the meeting are not fulfilled, leading to a sense of misalignment or error in communication.
Synonyms
  • miscommunicate
  • misunderstand
  • misalign