Misdone: meaning, definitions and examples
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misdone
[ mɪsˈdʌn ]
past action
The term 'misdone' refers to something that has been done incorrectly or improperly. It is the past participle form of the verb 'misdo,' which means to commit an error in performing an action. This word emphasizes that the action was not only wrong but carried out in a way that deviated from the expected standard or method. It can be used in various contexts to describe mistakes in tasks, work, or any form of execution where something was not done as intended.
Synonyms
incorrectly executed, mismanaged, misperformed, mistaken.
Examples of usage
- The project was misdone due to lack of attention.
- He felt embarrassed after realizing his report was misdone.
- The artwork was misdone, leading to misunderstandings about its meaning.
Translations
Translations of the word "misdone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erro
🇮🇳 गलती
🇩🇪 Fehler
🇮🇩 kesalahan
🇺🇦 помилка
🇵🇱 błąd
🇯🇵 誤り
🇫🇷 erreur
🇪🇸 error
🇹🇷 hata
🇰🇷 잘못
🇸🇦 خطأ
🇨🇿 chyba
🇸🇰 chyba
🇨🇳 错误
🇸🇮 napaka
🇮🇸 villa
🇰🇿 қате
🇬🇪 შეცდომა
🇦🇿 səhv
🇲🇽 error
Etymology
The word 'misdone' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which means wrong or badly, combined with the past participle form of 'do,' which is 'done.' The term 'do' has Old English roots, dating back to the word 'dōn,' which means to perform or to execute an action. The prefix 'mis-' originates from the Proto-Germanic '*mizaz', indicating something is done in a mistaken or improper manner. Over time, 'misdone' emerged as a specific expression denoting an action that has been carried out incorrectly. The use of 'mis-' as a prefix to indicate error or mistake can be seen across various English words, highlighting its adaptability in forming new terms within the English language.