Misspoke: meaning, definitions and examples
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misspoke
[ mɪsˈpoʊk ]
speaking error
To misspeak means to say something incorrectly, either in terms of word choice or inaccuracy in what is being stated. It often refers to a mistake made in public speaking or casual conversation where one's intended message is not conveyed correctly. This can happen due to verbal slips or confusion over words, leading to misunderstandings. Misspeaking can impact how the speaker is perceived, especially in formal or sensitive contexts.
Synonyms
blunder, mispronounce, misstate, mumble.
Examples of usage
- During the interview, she misspoke about the project's deadline.
- He often misspeaks when he talks too quickly.
- It's easy to misspeak when you’re nervous.
- The politician misspoke, leading to public confusion.
Translations
Translations of the word "misspoke" in other languages:
🇵🇹 errei ao falar
🇮🇳 गलत बोला
🇩🇪 falsch gesprochen
🇮🇩 salah bicara
🇺🇦 неправильно висловився
🇵🇱 pomyliłem się w mówieniu
🇯🇵 言い間違えた
🇫🇷 s'être trompé en parlant
🇪🇸 hablé mal
🇹🇷 yanlış konuşmak
🇰🇷 잘못 말하다
🇸🇦 أخطأت في الكلام
🇨🇿 špatně jsem mluvil
🇸🇰 zle som hovoril
🇨🇳 说错了
🇸🇮 napačno govoriti
🇮🇸 tala rangt
🇰🇿 қате сөйлеу
🇬🇪 არასწორად თქვა
🇦🇿 səhv danışmaq
🇲🇽 hablé mal
Etymology
The term 'misspoke' is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'miss-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'speak'. The prefix derives from the Old English 'miss-', which means 'wrongly, badly, or mistakenly'. The verb 'speak' comes from Old English 'specan' meaning 'to speak, tell, mention'. The combination into 'misspoke' gained common usage in the late 20th century, becoming more prominent as public figures began to use it to explain verbal mistakes. It has become particularly associated with political discourse, where precision in language is crucial, and errors can have significant implications.