misalign

[ mis-uh-lahyn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to adjust or align improperly or badly: Too often we misalign our actions with our values.

   Stiff back muscles can pull and misalign vertebrae.

   Too often we misalign our actions with our values.

verb (used without object)

1. to become improperly or badly aligned; fall out of line or position:

   I see how the system sometimes misaligns and causes unintended problems.

Other Words From

• mis·a·lign·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misalign¹

First recorded in 1905–10; mis- ¹( def ) + align ( def )

Example Sentences

Activists have been arguing this for years and would like to tap the brakes on a future they feel is misaligned with the past.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2021, the company also faced a recall related to faulty bonnet latches, some of which were misaligned and put the piece at increased risk of popping open.

From BBC

The analysis revealed that fault zones where the faults are more misaligned causes stick-slip episodes in the form of earthquakes.

From Science Daily

But they should understand that even he is misaligned with their extreme politics.

From Los Angeles Times

“I viewed severe misalignments when the plane came together, which was remedied by using unmeasured and unlimited amount of force to fit the misaligned holes and parts together,” Salehpour said.

From Seattle Times