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miscast

/ˌmɪsˈkæst/

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verb

C1formalcommon/ˌmɪsˈkæst/

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of assigning an inappropriate role to an actor or performer, or more generally, to assign someone or something an unsuitable function or position.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по назначению неподходящей роли актёру или исполнителю, или, в более общем смысле, назначения кому-либо или чему-либо неподходящей функции или должности.
  1. Assign an unsuitable role B2 formal

    To give an actor, singer, or dancer a role that does not suit their abilities or appearance.

    • The director miscast the lead actor in the romantic comedy.
    • She was miscast as the villain because of her gentle demeanor.
    • Critics argued that the singer was miscast in the dramatic role.

    🇷🇺Назначить неподходящую роль

    Antonyms: cast

  • miscast past participle
  • miscast past simple
  • miscasting present participle
  • miscasts third person singular