misselect

verb
UK /ˌmɪs.sɪˈlekt/
US /ˌmɪs.sɪˈlekt/

To pick the wrong thing by mistake.

I misselected the red paint instead of the blue one.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To choose something that does not fit the situation.

She misselected a winter coat for a summer trip.

3. To click or mark the wrong option on a screen or form.

He misselected the wrong answer on the quiz.

4. To pick a person for a job or role by error.

The coach misselected a player who was not ready to play.