mishear/mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/EtymologyFrom Middle English misheren, from Old English mishȳran, mishīeran (“to hear amiss, not listen to, disobey”), equivalent to mis- + hear.mishear means to hear wrongly. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.mishear is pronounced /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/.verbTo hear wrongly.“I misheard when she asked for mints, and gave her mince instead.”To misunderstand.