misplaced (Meaning)

Wordnet

misplaced (s)

put in the wrong place or position

lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place

Webster

misplaced (imp. & p. p.)

of Misplace

misplaced Sentence Examples

  1. The child's misplaced toy caused him great distress.
  2. The report contained several misplaced facts that undermined its credibility.
  3. The missing keys had been misplaced in a drawer full of clutter.
  4. The misplaced files made it difficult for the accountant to complete her work.
  5. The misplaced ingredient spoiled the entire dish.
  6. The misplaced comma created confusion in the sentence.
  7. The misplaced trust in the untrustworthy associate led to a costly mistake.
  8. The misplaced anger towards the wrong person created an unfair situation.
  9. The misplaced confidence in her ability caused her to underestimate the challenge.
  10. The misplaced emphasis on style over substance hampered the effectiveness of the presentation.

FAQs About the word misplaced

put in the wrong place or position, lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten placeof Misplace

gone,missing, lost, forgotten,mislaid, castaway, irretrievable,absent, unknown, irrecoverable

retained, owned, possessed, possessed, retained, owned, protected, loved, protected,loved

The child's misplaced toy caused him great distress.

The report contained several misplaced facts that undermined its credibility.

The missing keys had been misplaced in a drawer full of clutter.

The misplaced files made it difficult for the accountant to complete her work.