Definitions

1. verb

to cast or assign someone or something to a role, task, or position incorrectly or inappropriately

“The director miscast the actor in the lead role, and the movie suffered as a result.”

2. noun

a performance or appearance in which an actor or actress has been wrongly cast

“The movie’s miscast was evident in the awkward chemistry between the leads.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has been wrongly assigned or designated to a role, task, or position

“The company’s miscast employee struggled to fulfill the requirements of the job.”