miscue
/mɪsˈkju/
noun
- A mistake or error, especially in performance or judgment.
- A small miscue in the data entry led to a big accounting problem.
- The actor's miscue caused the audience to laugh at the wrong moment.
- During the game, a miscue by the goalkeeper let the other team score.
- In sports like billiards or pool, a stroke where the cue tip slips off the ball, causing a bad shot.
- He lost the match because of a miscue on the final shot.
- The player's miscue sent the cue ball flying off the table.
- A miscue can ruin an otherwise perfect game of pool.
Antonyms
verb
- To make a mistake or error; to perform incorrectly.
- The announcer miscued and introduced the wrong speaker.
- If you miscue during the presentation, just keep going.
- The pianist miscued twice during the concert.
- In sports, to hit the ball badly with the cue, causing the cue tip to slip.
- He miscued on the break shot and barely touched the balls.
- The player miscued because the cue tip was worn down.
- She miscued and the ball rolled into the pocket by accident.