verb
- to paint incorrectly or badly
Usage: rare
Examples
- The artist mispainted the portrait’s eyes, making them appear uneven.
- If you mispaint the trim, you’ll need to sand it down and start over.
- The contractor mispainted several rooms before realizing he had the wrong color.
- She was careful not to mispaint the delicate details on the miniature figure.
- The student mispainted the landscape, using blue where green should have been.