Misdo: meaning, definitions and examples
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misdo
[ mɪsˈduː ]
mistake action
To misdo means to do something incorrectly or to perform an action in a wrong or faulty manner. It suggests a failure in carrying out a task as intended. This term is often used in legal contexts, but can also apply more generally to everyday activities. Misdoing can involve anything from simple mistakes in common chores to significant errors in more serious situations.
Synonyms
miscarry, mismanage, misperform
Examples of usage
- He didn't mean to misdo the project guidelines.
- She misdo the recipe and added too much salt.
- If you misdo the steps, the machine won't work.
- They misdo the documentation required for the application.
Translations
Translations of the word "misdo" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erro
🇮🇳 गलती
🇩🇪 Fehler
🇮🇩 kesalahan
🇺🇦 помилка
🇵🇱 błąd
🇯🇵 誤り
🇫🇷 erreur
🇪🇸 error
🇹🇷 hata
🇰🇷 실수
🇸🇦 خطأ
🇨🇿 chyba
🇸🇰 chyba
🇨🇳 错误
🇸🇮 napaka
🇮🇸 villa
🇰🇿 қате
🇬🇪 შეცდომა
🇦🇿 səhv
🇲🇽 error
Etymology
The term 'misdo' originates from Middle English, where 'mis-' is a prefix meaning 'wrong' or 'badly,' and 'do' comes from the Old English 'dōn.' The word has its roots in Germanic languages that emphasize the notion of performing an action incorrectly. The prefix 'mis-' has been used throughout the centuries to form verbs that imply a negative or incorrect action. It has retained its meaning into modern English, though the usage of 'misdo' itself is relatively uncommon in contemporary conversation. The word captures the essence of human fallibility in executing tasks, reflecting the idea that errors are a natural part of action.