misaligned

[mis-uh-lahynd]

adjective

improperly aligned.

Origin of misaligned

1945–50; misalign + -ed²

Related formsmis·a·lign·ment, noun

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Historical Examples of misalignment

Just the misalignment of molecules in the surface of the steel makes it look wavy, and ripple when the light changes or you move.
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Charles Saphro

British Dictionary definitions for misalignment

misaligned

adjective

placed or positioned wrongly or badly

Derived Formsmisalignment, noun

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Word Origin and History for misalignment

1891, from mis- (1) + alignment.

misaligned

adj.

1903, from mis- (1) + past participle of align.