Misspelling/ˌmɪsˈspelɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Accidental Slips Misspellings often happen by accident, even if you know the correct spelling. Typing too fast can lead to a misspelling. Pro Tip 2/3Not Ignorance Making a misspelling does not always mean the writer is ignorant or uneducated. Even professors might have a misspelling in their emails. Pro Tip 3/3Proofreading Value Checking your work can help find and fix misspellings before sharing. I caught a misspelling in my essay during proofreading.