miscommunicate

[ mis-kuh-myoo-ni-keyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·com·mu·ni·cat·ed, mis·com·mu·ni·cat·ing.

1. to communicate mistakenly, unclearly, or inadequately.

Other Words From

• miscom·muni·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of miscommunicate¹

mis- ¹ + communicate

Example Sentences

Right guard Trai Turner and center Nick Martin were flagged for a false start and holding, respectively, then appeared to miscommunicate on a subsequent third down that led to the first sack of Wentz.

From Washington Post

More often than not, we miscommunicate, be it over text or email or Twitter.

From Seattle Times

“We can’t jump our gaps, we can’t miscommunicate, and we can’t create penalties,” Rivera said Friday after reviewing the Giants game film.

From Washington Post

The outfielders appeared to miscommunicate on the catchable ball, which bounced over the wall for a ground-rule double.

From Fox News

The outfielders appeared to miscommunicate on the catchable ball, which bounced over the wall for a ground-rule double.

From Seattle Times