miscast
Pronunciación: [mɪsˈkæst]
Contexto: «theater»
(verb) to incorrectly assign someone a role or part in a play or movie. It means that the person chosen doesn't fit the part very well.
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The director thought she was perfect for the role and didn't realize he miscast her.
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He miscast the actor, and it showed during the performance; the character wasn't believable.
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Do you think the play was affected by the fact that some actors were miscast?
Contexto: «general»
(verb) to place someone or something in the wrong situation or context. It means that the choice didn't match the situation well.
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The team felt that she was miscast as the leader, but they admired her effort.
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He miscast himself in that role when he didn't follow the rules.
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What happens when someone is miscast in a project?
Contexto: «theater»
(noun) an instance of assigning someone to the wrong role in a play or movie. It refers to the mistake made by the director.
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The miscast in the film led to some hilarious moments that weren't planned.
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Their miscast decisions resulted in poor reviews from critics.
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Can a miscast change the way an audience feels about a show?