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Definition of misaddress

misaddress

/ˌmɪsəˈdrɛs/
mis · ad · dress
Plural:misaddresses
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Adjective:misaddressed
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Past Simple:misaddressed
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Past Participle:misaddressed
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Present Participle:misaddressing
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misaddress Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To put an incorrect destination or recipient address on a letter, package, or message.

Example

"If you misaddress the envelope, the post office will eventually return it to the sender."

2

To speak to or refer to someone using the wrong name, title, or form of address.

Example

"The nervous presenter accidentally misaddressed the keynote speaker during the introduction."

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• noun

1

An incorrect address written on a letter, parcel, or electronic message, or the act of addressing someone or something wrongly.

Example

"The delay in delivery was caused by a simple misaddress on the shipping label."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misaddress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misaddress
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