misground

/mɪsˈɡraʊnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to grind or crush something imperfectly or incorrectly.

“The coffee beans were misground, making the coffee taste bitter.”

2. noun

the act of grinding or crushing something imperfectly or incorrectly.

“The misground of the coffee beans was due to the old grinder.”

Synonyms

  • malground
  • mishandle

Antonyms

  • perfectly grind
  • well-ground