mischoose
Select the inferior
To mischoose is to choose wrongly or poorly—to select something that turns out to be a mistake: I mischoose my words when I'm nervous.
The word is rare, with *choose badly* or *make a bad choice* more common in everyday speech.
Past tense: mischose.
Foolish, costly mistake
- misstepError in action or judgment
- slipMinor error or misstep
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- miscalculationError in estimation
misjudgment · misread · misinterpret · gaffe · fumble · botch · bungle · flub
Sorrow over past actions
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- repercussionsIndirect results of actions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- aftermathResults following an event
penalty · cost · damage · outcome · backlash · ramifications · burden · detriment
Unwise decision-making
- shortsightednessInability to see distance
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
- foolishnessUnwise conduct
naivety · impulsivity · indiscretion · thoughtlessness · hasty decision · misjudgment · rash decision
blunder
Foolish, costly mistake
- misstepError in action or judgment
- slipMinor error or misstep
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
miscalculation · misjudgment · misread · misinterpret · gaffe · fumble · botch · bungle · flub · goof
regret
Sorrow over past actions
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- repercussionsIndirect results of actions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
aftermath · penalty · cost · damage · outcome · backlash · ramifications · burden · detriment · disadvantage
imprudence
Unwise decision-making
- shortsightednessInability to see distance
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
foolishness · naivety · impulsivity · indiscretion · thoughtlessness · hasty decision · misjudgment · rash decision