Basic Details
Word: Misdeed
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An action that is wrong or illegal.
Synonyms: Wrongdoing, offence, transgression
Antonyms: Good deed, virtue
Idioms and Phrases
- Caught red-handed: To be caught doing something wrong or illegal. Example: "He was caught red-handed stealing cookies from the jar."
- A slip-up: A small mistake or misdeed. Example: "Leaving the door unlocked was a slip-up that led to the lost items."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The misdeed of littering in the park made the community very upset.
Example 2: She apologised for her misdeed and promised to make it right.
Example 3: Many believed that his misdeed should be punished accordingly to the rules.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "misdeed" comes from the Middle English term "misdede," combining "mis-" meaning wrong or bad with "deed," which refers to an action? This shows how language can evolve over time to express concepts.
Famous Quote
"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." John Powell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "misdeed" mean?
a) A good action
b) An action that is wrong or illegal
c) A fun activity
d) A type of food
Answer: b) An action that is wrong or illegal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "misdeed"?
a) Right action
b) Offence
c) Joy
d) Celebration
Answer: b) Offence
3. Which of the following is the opposite of "misdeed"?
a) Wrongdoing
b) Good deed
c) Mistake
d) Crime
Answer: b) Good deed
4. Which sentence uses "misdeed" correctly?
a) The misdeed was celebrated by friends.
b) The community worked together to fix the damage done by his misdeed.
c) She finished her homework as a misdeed.
d) The car was parked in a misdeed manner.
Answer: b) The community worked together to fix the damage done by his misdeed.
5. Which idiom means to be found doing something wrong?
a) Caught red-handed
b) A slip-up
c) On thin ice
d) In hot water
Answer: a) Caught red-handed
