Definition

Having an incorrect or unnatural color; not colored as expected or intended.

Example

The painting looked strange because it was miscolored in several areas.

Conversation

Did you notice how that painting looks a bit miscolored?

Yeah, it really stands out in a weird way!

I wonder if the artist did it on purpose or if it was an accident.

It could be a mistake, but it definitely makes you look twice!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Miscolored → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "colored" (from the root "color" which comes from Latin "color", meaning hue or appearance). The word "miscolored" means having the wrong or bad color, or being improperly colored.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'colored' referring to hue — so miscolored means having the wrong hue.

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