misplaced Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb place (something) where one cannot find it again
    mislay; misplace; lose.
    • I misplaced my eyeglasses
  2. verb place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position
    misplace.
    • misplaced modifiers
  3. adjective satellite put in the wrong place or position
    • She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent
  4. adjective satellite lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
    mislaid.
    • the mislaid hat turned up eventually
    • misplaced tickets

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