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Definition of misalign

misalign

/ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪn/
mis · a · lign
Adjective:misaligned
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Past Simple:misaligned
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Past Participle:misaligned
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Present Participle:misaligning
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misalign Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To place or adjust components, surfaces, or objects so that they are out of proper relative position or line; to fail to come into proper alignment.

Example

"Dropping the camera can easily misalign the internal lenses and ruin the focus."

2

To fail to coordinate or harmonize goals, priorities, or strategies properly.

Example

"Poorly designed bonus structures often misalign employee incentives with the long-term health of the company."

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• Rhymes for misalign

• Nearby Words

misadjustment
misadministration
misadventure
misalign
misalignment
misalliance
misallocate

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