mistime

[ mis-tahym ]

verb (used with object)

, mis·timed, mis·tim·ing.

1. to time badly; perform, say, propose, etc., at a bad or inappropriate time.

mistime

/ ˌmɪsˈtaɪm /

verb

1. tr to time (an action, utterance, etc) wrongly

Word History and Origins

Origin of mistime¹

before 1000; Middle English mistimen, Old English mistīmian. See mis- ¹, time

Example Sentences

Declan Rice may have mistimed a challenge on Ben Davies to create the nail-biter by conceding a penalty but otherwise he was imperious, showing exactly what he has brought to this side.

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Arsenal had another stellar performer in Rice, his mistimed tackle on Davies that resulted in a penalty a rare blemish on an otherwise top-class performance.

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Sam Clucas has a chance to whip in a cross from midway inside the Plymouth half on the left, locating Cameron Humphreys inside the box, who mistimes his jump and allows Plymouth to clear.

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The substitute first hit the post after MacIver made a stray pass following some indecision and her crossbar was then struck after the goalkeeper mistimed a burst out of the penalty box.

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After the break Kane headed over from a good position after mistiming his jump, before clipping the wall with a late free-kick.

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