misspell

[ mis-spel ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·spelled or mis·spelt, mis·spell·ing.

1. to spell incorrectly.

misspell

/ ˌmɪsˈspɛl /

verb

1. to spell (a word or words) wrongly

Word History and Origins

Origin of misspell¹

First recorded in 1645–55; mis- ¹ + spell ¹

Example Sentences

The story also previously misspelled Art Space HP.

From Los Angeles Times

Phishing has evolved beyond misspelled emails and dubious URLs.

From Salon

They then displayed a screenshot of a URL that appears to have misspelled “tumblers” by adding an extra “l” to spell out “tumblerls” instead.

From Salon

May 20, 2024An earlier version of this article misspelled the last name of the famed landscape architect who helped establish the National Park Service as Frederick Law Olmstead Jr. His last name is spelled Olmsted.

From Los Angeles Times

Following this moment, many on social media were quick to point out that the firefighter’s name was misspelled on the back of the jacket.

From Salon