misset
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɪsɛt/
KK: /ˈmɪsɛt/
adjective
Definition
Not set correctly or improperly arranged.
Example
The misset furniture made the room look uninviting.
Conversation
Did you notice that the clock in the living room is misset?
Yeah, it always shows the wrong time.
I thought I fixed it, but I guess it’s still misset.
No worries, we can adjust it together later.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wrong
faulty
incorrect
Antonyms
right
correct
accurate
verb
Definition
To place something in the wrong location or to adjust something incorrectly.
Example
He misset the alarm clock, causing him to wake up late.
Tense Forms
Past: misset
Past Participle: misset
Conversation
Did you notice that the picture frame is a bit crooked?
Yeah, I think someone misset it when they hung it up.
I wonder who did it — it looks so off!
Root Explanation
The word 'misset' originates from Old English 'missan', meaning to fail or to miss. It refers to the act of failing to achieve or reach something.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'missan', which means to fail or miss — this helps you remember that 'misset' relates to failing to achieve something.
Visually Confused Words
misuse
messet
mist
mise
misassert
misassent