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Definition of misalliance

misalliance

/ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪ.əns/
mis · al · li · ance
Plural:misalliances
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• noun

1

An unsuitable, mismatched, orill-advised union, partnership, or association, especially an incompatible marriage or a marriage between people of different social stations.

Example

"The aristocratic family viewed the young heir's elopement with a commoner as a scandalous misalliance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often compared with its French cognate 'mesalliance', which refers more specifically to a marriage with a person thought to be of inferior social standing.

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• Nearby Words

misadventure
misalign
misalignment
misalliance
misallocate
misallocation
misandrist

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French mésalliance, with the initial prefix assimilated to the native English prefix mis-.

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