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

However, too much artificial light can hurt our health, misaligning our circadian rhythms.

From Popular-Science

Moreover, the magnetic poles are misaligned, awkwardly cut into the planets’ sides rather than marking a line through their centers.

From Popular-Science

More than 70% of the funds with broader ESG goals are also misaligned with global climate targets, according to the think tank.

From Time

“There are many terms and conditions in a preferred term sheet that can misalign investors and founders,” says founding partner Jamie Goldstein.

From TechCrunch

The Forbes Billionaires list is released every March, misaligning it slightly with the tax year, which follows the calendar year.

From ProPublica