mistiming
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɪsˌtaɪmɪŋ/
KK: /ˈmɪsˌtaɪmɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of timing something incorrectly, leading to mistakes or problems.
Example
His mistiming of the presentation caused confusion among the audience.
Conversation
Did you notice the mistiming in the movie's plot twist?
Yeah, it felt off and took me out of the moment.
I think it really affected the overall flow of the story too.
Definitely, a better timing could have made it much more impactful.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
miscalculation
error
blunder
Antonyms
timing
accuracy
precision
verb
Definition
To make a mistake in the timing of something, such as doing something too early or too late.
Example
He was mistiming his jumps during the competition, which affected his score.
Tense Forms
Past: mistimed
Past Participle: mistimed
Conversation
I think I might be mistiming my workouts lately.
Really? What do you mean by that?
Well, I feel exhausted when I should be energized after exercising.
Root Explanation
Mistiming → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "timing" (from the root "time", which comes from Old English "tima", meaning a period or duration). The word "mistiming" refers to the act of timing something incorrectly or at the wrong moment.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'wrong' ('mis-') with 'time' — that's why mistiming means timing something incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
timing
misclaiming