mistime

American  

[mis-tahym] / mɪsˈtaɪm /

verb (used with object)

mistimed, mistiming

1. to time badly; perform, say, propose, etc., at a bad or inappropriate time.

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mistime British  

/ ˌmɪsˈtaɪm /

verb

1. (tr) to time (an action, utterance, etc) wrongly

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Etymology

Origin of mistime

before 1000; Middle English mistimen, Old English mistīmian. See mis- ¹, time

Example Sentences

Crawley brought up a well deserved 50 and with an uncharacteristically subdued Brook began a rebuild before his partner badly mistimed a reverse sweep and was bowled by a classic Lyon off-break.

From Barron's

Ultimately, Rutherford was caught at long-on mistiming a pull off Carse, leaving West Indies seven down in the 28th over with the innings still in danger.

From BBC

Will Butt's impressive solo break fell five metres short of a try, while Russell mistimed a pass to Will Muir who would have been in on the overlap.

From BBC

But USA international Wright, who scored 12 Championship goals this season, mistimed his header and the ball bounced agonisingly wide.

From BBC

The captain, promoted back up from six to opener, lasted just five deliveries as an ugly mistimed pull looped straight to Boland at mid-wicket.

From BBC