Mis-

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪs-/

Mis- (prefix)

  1. Used before a word to show an action is done wrongly or not as intended.
  2. Used before a word to show the result is not correct or not true.
  3. Used before a word to show someone understands something in the wrong way.

Examples

  • She misread the sign and walked the wrong way.
  • They misused the tool, and it broke quickly.