miscast
verb
mis·cast
ˌmis-ˈkast 
miscast; miscasting
: to cast in an unsuitable role
life had miscast her in the role of wife and mother—
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Spencer falls into this trap, miscasting Israel’s temporary tactical achievements as strategic victory and underestimating how Israel’s unwillingness to pursue a political resolution that recognizes the Palestinians’ right to self-determination will in the end diminish its chances of success.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Somewhere in the recent past, but much closer to Catherine’s present day than Jonathan’s historical past, Stephen (a possibly woefully miscast Kevin Kline; time will tell) loses his job.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
The series puts Scott in his 30s, a more plausible stretch, but this is still not miscasting and not just because without Scott, there would be no Ripley.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Also on offer are recommendations on what type of leaders should be running Boeing, and its recent miscues in emphasizing the wrong roles and maybe miscasting top managers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
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John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Somewhere in the recent past, but much closer to Catherine’s present day than Jonathan’s historical past, Stephen (a possibly woefully miscast Kevin Kline; time will tell) loses his job.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
The series puts Scott in his 30s, a more plausible stretch, but this is still not miscasting and not just because without Scott, there would be no Ripley.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Also on offer are recommendations on what type of leaders should be running Boeing, and its recent miscues in emphasizing the wrong roles and maybe miscasting top managers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
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“Miscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscast. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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miscast
verb
mis·cast
(ˈ)mis-ˈkast
: to cast in an unsuitable role
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