misfield Definition
- 1to fail to stop a ball in a game such as cricket or field hockey
- 2to handle something awkwardly or incompetently
Using misfield: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misfield" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The fielder misfielded the ball, allowing the batsman to score a run.
Example
He misfielded the question during the interview and lost the opportunity.
Example
The goalkeeper misfielded the ball, resulting in a goal for the opposing team.
misfield Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: misfield in Brief
The verb 'misfield' [mis-feeld] means to fail to stop a ball in sports like cricket or field hockey, or to handle something awkwardly or incompetently. It is often used in situations where someone fails to perform a task correctly, as in 'He misfielded the question during the interview and lost the opportunity.' Synonyms include 'fumble,' 'botch,' and 'mishandle,' while antonyms include 'catch,' 'stop,' and 'handle well.'
