C1 adjective Formel

misaudcy

/mɪsˈɔːdsi/

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

Exemples

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1

His misaudcy nature made phone conversations quite frustrating for his friends.

His misaudcy nature made phone conversations quite frustrating for his friends.

2

The diplomat's misaudcy response during the summit resulted in a minor international misunderstanding.

The diplomat's misaudcy response during the summit resulted in a minor international misunderstanding.

3

Sorry for the mix-up; I was being a bit misaudcy and thought you said 'free' instead of 'three'.

Sorry for the mix-up; I was being a bit misaudcy and thought you said 'free' instead of 'three'.

Famille de mots

Nom
misaudcity
Verb
misaudce
Adverbe
misaudcily
Adjectif
misaudcy
Apparenté
misaudition
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Mis-' (wrong) + 'Aud' (audio). It describes someone whose 'audio' is always 'wrong'.

Quiz rapide

The ________ student thought the teacher said 'lunch' instead of 'launch' because of the loud noise.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : misaudcy

Exemples

1

His misaudcy nature made phone conversations quite frustrating for his friends.

everyday

His misaudcy nature made phone conversations quite frustrating for his friends.

2

The diplomat's misaudcy response during the summit resulted in a minor international misunderstanding.

formal

The diplomat's misaudcy response during the summit resulted in a minor international misunderstanding.

3

Sorry for the mix-up; I was being a bit misaudcy and thought you said 'free' instead of 'three'.

informal

Sorry for the mix-up; I was being a bit misaudcy and thought you said 'free' instead of 'three'.

4

The study explores how misaudcy traits in children affect their phonetic development and language acquisition.

academic

The study explores how misaudcy traits in children affect their phonetic development and language acquisition.

5

The manager's misaudcy interpretation of the client's request led to an incorrect project bid.

business

The manager's misaudcy interpretation of the client's request led to an incorrect project bid.

Famille de mots

Nom
misaudcity
Verb
misaudce
Adverbe
misaudcily
Adjectif
misaudcy
Apparenté
misaudition

Collocations courantes

misaudcy tendency misaudcy tendency
misaudcy error misaudcy error
highly misaudcy highly misaudcy
misaudcy interpretation misaudcy interpretation
misaudcy individual misaudcy individual

Phrases Courantes

a bout of misaudcy

a bout of misaudcy

prone to misaudcy

prone to misaudcy

misaudcy by nature

misaudcy by nature

Souvent confondu avec

misaudcy vs audacity

Audacity refers to boldness or daring, while misaudcy refers to a tendency to mishear things.

misaudcy vs misogyny

Misogyny is the hatred of women; misaudcy is related to auditory errors.

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Notes d'usage

This word is often used in specialized linguistic tests or psychological contexts to describe a specific deficit in auditory processing rather than a lack of intelligence.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse this with 'audacity' due to the similar spelling, but the meaning is entirely unrelated to bravery.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Mis-' (wrong) + 'Aud' (audio). It describes someone whose 'audio' is always 'wrong'.

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Origine du mot

Formed from the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) and the Latin 'audire' (to hear), influenced by the suffix structure of words like 'audacity'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a predicative or attributive adjective Does not have a comparative form (not 'more misaudcy')
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Contexte culturel

Often associated with the phenomenon of 'mondegreens' in English-speaking pop culture where lyrics are famously misheard.

Quiz rapide

The ________ student thought the teacher said 'lunch' instead of 'launch' because of the loud noise.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : misaudcy

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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