miscast
verb
mis·cast ˌmis-ˈkast 
miscast; miscasting
transitive verb
: to cast in an unsuitable role
life had miscast her in the role of wife and mother
Edna Ferber
Edna Ferber
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Fletch is also now embodied by a wisecracking Jon Hamm — also miscast (Bob Odenkirk would make a great Fletch) — who leans more naturally into the one-liners than Chase while exuding his usual mix of smarm and charm. Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Jeff McNeil, who miscast himself as a power hitter the last two years, is on his way to the All-Star Game with a team-high 1.9 WAR AR -0.8% with just three homers among his 17 extra-base hits. Jerry Beach, Forbes, 1 June 2022 Lynch noted Thomas was probably miscast when he was being used outside early in his career. Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 4 May 2020 All three went on to play in the NFL, along with Jamize Olawale, who was miscast as a wide receiver at UNT before becoming a fullback in the NFL. Brett Vito, Denton Record-Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2020 McConaughey is slightly miscast given that his Texas drawl really doesn’t fit the Cockney slang. Kyle Smith, National Review, 23 Jan. 2020 His contemplative profile harkens back to Michael Corleone — the single greatest male character in American movies — but he’s been miscast as a Slav with a desperate work ethic and kingly ambitions. Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2019 Calhoun, who was miscast with the Dodgers as a second baseman, was traded for pitcher Yu Darvish. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2019 Landry was miscast as an alpha receiver in Cleveland last year, and his efficiency suffered as a result, so in that sense, the arrival of Beckham could help. Des Bieler, The Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2019 See More
Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Jeff McNeil, who miscast himself as a power hitter the last two years, is on his way to the All-Star Game with a team-high 1.9 WAR AR -0.8% with just three homers among his 17 extra-base hits. Jerry Beach, Forbes, 1 June 2022 Lynch noted Thomas was probably miscast when he was being used outside early in his career. Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 4 May 2020 All three went on to play in the NFL, along with Jamize Olawale, who was miscast as a wide receiver at UNT before becoming a fullback in the NFL. Brett Vito, Denton Record-Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2020 McConaughey is slightly miscast given that his Texas drawl really doesn’t fit the Cockney slang. Kyle Smith, National Review, 23 Jan. 2020 His contemplative profile harkens back to Michael Corleone — the single greatest male character in American movies — but he’s been miscast as a Slav with a desperate work ethic and kingly ambitions. Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2019 Calhoun, who was miscast with the Dodgers as a second baseman, was traded for pitcher Yu Darvish. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2019 Landry was miscast as an alpha receiver in Cleveland last year, and his efficiency suffered as a result, so in that sense, the arrival of Beckham could help. Des Bieler, The Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2019 See More Word History
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above