Mislaying — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌmis-ˈlā/ mis·lay

Meaning & Definition of Mislaying

Mislaying (verb)

  1. to put in an unremembered place, lose

Mislaying (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or an instance of not having or being able to find

    "your mislaying of the car keys caused us to be late for work once again"

    similar: loss, misplacement
    related: deprivation, dispossession, privation, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, sacrifice, bereavement, absence, lack, need, want
    opposite: acquisition, gain
    near: control, hands, having, keeping, possession

Mislaying (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be unable to find or have at hand

    "I'm always mislaying my bus pass"

    similar: losing, misplacing
    related: forgetting, missing, overlooking, passing over
    near: enjoying, having, holding, keeping, occupying, owning, possessing, retaining, descrying, detecting, finding, locating, running down, scaring up, scouting (up), tracking (down)

Related Entry: Mislay (verb)

Mislay is a different word from Mislaying. The synonyms below are for mislay, not for mislaying.

  1. to be unable to find or have at hand

    "I'm always mislaying my bus pass"

    similar: lose, misplace
    related: forget, miss, overlook, pass over
    near: enjoy, have, hold, keep, occupy, own, possess, retain, descry, detect, find, locate, run down, scare up, scout (up), track (down)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mislaying

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mislaying:

loss, misplacement, losing, misplacing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mislaying

Words with the opposite meaning of Mislaying:

acquisition, gain

Related Words for Mislaying

deprivation, dispossession, privation, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, sacrifice, bereavement, absence, lack, need, want, forgetting, missing, overlooking, passing over

Near Antonyms of Mislaying

control, hands, having, keeping, possession, enjoying, holding, occupying, owning, possessing, retaining, descrying, detecting, finding, locating, running down, scaring up, scouting (up), tracking (down)

Word Forms of Mislaying

Inflections: mislaid

Origin & Etymology of Mislaying

First known use: 1614

Frequently Asked Questions about Mislaying

What does "Mislaying" mean?

"Mislaying" means to put in an unremembered place, lose. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to put in an unremembered place, lose. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mislaying"?

Other words for "Mislaying" include loss, misplacement, losing and misplacing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mislaying" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mislaying"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mislaying". Common alternatives include loss, misplacement, losing and misplacing.

What is the opposite of "Mislaying"?

Antonyms of "Mislaying" include acquisition and gain. Near antonyms include control, hands, having and keeping.

How do you use "Mislaying" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mislaying" in a sentence: "your mislaying of the car keys caused us to be late for work once again"; "I'm always mislaying my bus pass".

Is "Mislaying" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mislaying" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mislaying"?

"Mislaying" is pronounced /ˌmis-ˈlā/ and divided into syllables as mis·lay.

What is the origin of the word "Mislaying"?

First known use: 1614.