adj

mislaid

mihs-LAYD

Mislaid (adj) means Put down somewhere and then forgotten, so it can't currently be found. Example: “The mislaid documents turned up weeks later in an old coat pocket.”

adj

Put down somewhere and then forgotten, so it can't currently be found.

"The mislaid documents turned up weeks later in an old coat pocket."

How to use mislaid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTemporarily lost because it was put somewhere and forgotten.

Common pairings

mislaid keys mislaid paperwork

Word forms

more mislaid comparative, most mislaid superlative

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Rhymes for mislaid

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mislaid” mean?

The word “mislaid” means put down somewhere and then forgotten, so it can't currently be found. In plain terms, temporarily lost because it was put somewhere and forgotten.

How do you pronounce “mislaid”?

“Mislaid” is pronounced mihs-LAYD (/mɪsˈleɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “mislaid” in a sentence?

Here is “mislaid” used in a sentence: “The mislaid documents turned up weeks later in an old coat pocket.”

What part of speech is “mislaid”?

“Mislaid” is an adjective.