Vocabulary Entry

miscast

|verb • noun

verb

To assign someone to a role or position that is unsuitable for them.

Example Sentences

"The director miscast the lead role, resulting in a lackluster performance."

"She felt miscast in her job, as her skills were better suited for creative tasks."

"The producers admitted that they had miscast several actors in the production."

noun

Example Sentences

"The miscast was evident when the audience reacted with confusion during the play."

"His miscast in the film made it hard for viewers to connect with his character."

"Critics noted the miscast as one of the main reasons the show failed."