misspoken

/ˈmɪsˈpɒkən/

Definitions

1. verb

to speak or say something incorrectly, especially in a way that is embarrassing or awkward

“She misspoken and accused her friend of lying, but it turned out she had misunderstood the situation.”

2. noun

a statement or expression that is spoken incorrectly or in a way that is embarrassing or awkward

“The politician’s misspoken words about the economy caused a public outcry.”

Synonyms

  • misstated
  • mistaken

Antonyms

  • articulated
  • well-spoken