Pronunciation: /ˈmɪspleɪ/
noun a mistake or error in playing a game or sport
A1 She made a misplay in the card game and lost the round.
A2 The soccer player's misplay cost his team the match.
B1 The coach was disappointed with the player's misplay during the crucial moment of the game.
B2 The misplay by the actor caused the entire scene to fall apart.
C1 The misplay of funds led to a major financial crisis for the company.
C2 Her misplay of the evidence in court resulted in the case being dismissed.
verb to play or perform incorrectly or poorly
A1 She misplayed the piano notes during the recital.
A2 He often misplayed his lines in the school play.
B1 The tennis player misplayed the ball, causing him to lose the point.
B2 The quarterback misplayed the pass, resulting in an interception.
C1 The chess grandmaster rarely misplayed a move, always thinking several steps ahead.
C2 Despite her experience, the professional golfer misplayed the final hole, costing her the tournament.
formal The tennis player made a critical misplay in the final set of the match.
informal I can't believe I misplayed that easy shot during the game.
slang She totally misplayed her chance to impress the judges with her performance.
figurative His decision to invest in that company turned out to be a costly misplay.
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