misdialling
Punching incorrect digits
Misdialling is dialling a wrong number, whether by hitting the wrong keys, misremembering the number, or transposing digits: I kept misdialling and getting a pizza place instead of my dentist.
The spelling with one L is British; American English uses misdialing.
Call to unintended recipient
- slipMinor error or misstep
- mistakeWrong action or decision
- errorFault in communication
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
blunder · miskey · typo · oversight · unintentional · inadvertent · misstep · miscue
Call to unintended recipient
- busy signalTelephonic rejection sound
- landlineStationary wired telephone
- keypadButton array for input
- touch-toneButton-based phone system
rotary · area code · dialtone · handset · receiver · extension · operator · directory
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- botherTo annoy or disturb
hassle · disruption · exasperation · vexation · awkwardness · embarrassment · confusion · mix-up
wrong number
Call to unintended recipient
fumble · blunder · miskey · typo · oversight · unintentional · inadvertent · misstep · miscue · fat-finger
wrong number
Call to unintended recipient
- busy signalTelephonic rejection sound
- landlineStationary wired telephone
- keypadButton array for input
touch-tone · rotary · area code · dialtone · handset · receiver · extension · operator · directory · voicemail
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
bother · hassle · disruption · exasperation · vexation · awkwardness · embarrassment · confusion · mix-up
hang up
End telephone conversation
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- retryAttempt something again
- double-checkVerify a second time