mistime
verb (used with object)
to time badly; perform, say, propose, etc., at a bad or inappropriate time.
has mistimed
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present perfectof mistime (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It’s a fine ball, some redemption for a young man who will have better nights, but Benteke has mistimed his run.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 20, 2016
Microsoft, though, has mistimed and failed to execute well on many of these products, and it has simply given up on pursuing the others.
From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 4, 2014
