Synonyms for
Mis
Definition
Mis is a prefix that means 'wrong' or 'badly'.
Synonyms & similar words
secretintelligenceservice
knot
mile
nautmi
myocardialinfarction
mi
nauticalmile
statutemile
militaryintelligencesection
greatlakesstate
admiraltymile
geographicalmile
wolverinestate
michigan
internationalmile
securityservice
myocardialinfarct
statmi
internationalnauticalmile
landmile
airmile
wrong
bad
incorrect
faulty
improper
inaccurate
erroneous
mistaken
faulty
flawed
imperfect
defective
fallacious
unsound
invalid
untrue
unfounded
errant
off
awry
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- go amiss
- something is amiss
- feel amiss
- smell amiss
- seem amiss
- appear amiss
- not amiss
Word family
Usage note
The word 'mis' is primarily used as a prefix to denote negation or error. As a standalone word, it's rare and often archaic or poetic, typically functioning as an adjective meaning 'wrong' or 'out of place'.
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Example sentences
- She misread the instructions and ended up making a mistake.
- He misbehaved in class and got sent to the principal's office.
- The miscommunication caused a lot of confusion.
- The company made a mistake in their calculations and lost money.
- She felt miserable after her misfortune.
Quotes
The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool. - Euripides
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
Mistakes are the portals of discovery. - James Joyce