Home / Dictionary / mistimed

mistimed

verb

  1. To do at the wrong time; especially to misjudge the timing of coordinated events.

    "I mistimed my leap and fell flat on my face."

adjective

  1. Done at the wrong time.

    "My mistimed leap was declared a false start since I leaped before the gun."

Synonymsill-timed, inopportune

Practice "mistimed" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.