Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misplaced
adjective
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
Definition
Put in the wrong place or position.
Examples
- She felt her confidence was misplaced after the criticism she received.
- The misplaced keys took a while to find.
- His trust in the dishonest person was truly misplaced.
Meaning
When something is not located correctly or is in a location where it does not belong.
Synonyms
- wrongly placed
- inappropriate
- mislaid
- ill-placed
