misnamed Definition
given the wrong name; wrongly or unsuitably named.
Using misnamed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misnamed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The book is misnamed as it does not cover the topic it claims to.
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The term 'killer whale' is misnamed as they are actually a type of dolphin.
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The movie was misnamed, and many viewers were disappointed with the content.
misnamed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for misnamed
- misidentified
- misapplied
- misdesignated
Summary: misnamed in Brief
The word 'misnamed' [ˌmɪsˈneɪmd] is an adjective that describes something given the wrong name or wrongly named. It is often used to describe books, movies, or other things that do not accurately reflect their content or nature. For example, 'The book is misnamed as it does not cover the topic it claims to.' Synonyms include 'misidentified,' 'misapplied,' and 'misdesignated.'
