Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misword
verb
/ˌmɪsˈwɜrd/
Definition
To express something using incorrect or inappropriate words.
Examples
- She misworded her request, leading to confusion about the meeting time.
- He didn’t mean to misword the invitation, but it sounded like a cancellation.
- It’s easy to misword a complex idea in a brief email.
Meaning
Miswording occurs when someone chooses the wrong word or phrase when trying to communicate a thought or idea, potentially altering the intended message.
Synonyms
- Misphrase
- Misstate
- Misinterpret
