misaligned

[ mis-uh-lahynd ]

adjective

1. improperly or badly adjusted or aligned; out of line or position:

   The benefits of correcting misaligned teeth are many.

misaligned

/ ˌmɪsəˈlaɪnd /

adjective

1. placed or positioned wrongly or badly

Derived Forms

• ˌmisaˈlignment, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misaligned¹

First recorded in 1915–20; misalign ( def ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

JEREMY MICHALEK: We think that current plug-in vehicle subsidies are misaligned with their benefits.

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