Misspell: meaning, definitions and examples

writing issue

To misspell means to spell a word incorrectly. It can refer to any error in the spelling of a word, whether it be a transposition of letters, the omission of letters, or adding incorrect ones. Misspelling can occur in informal contexts, such as texting or casual writing, as well as formal writing, like essays or business communications. Misspelled words can undermine the clarity and professionalism of the text, which is why spell-check tools are commonly used in writing applications.

blunder, error, mistype

Examples of usage

• I always misspell 'definitely' as 'definately'.

• It's easy to misspell names if you're not familiar with them.

• She tends to misspell common words when she's in a hurry.

• He was embarrassed to find he had misspelled the title of his speech.