adj
misplaced
adj
1
Directed at something that doesn't deserve it, such as misplaced confidence or blame.
"Her misplaced confidence in him cost her the deal."
2
Put in the wrong location, or lost.
"The misplaced file finally turned up in the wrong folder."
How to Use Misplaced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven to the wrong person or thing, or put in the wrong place.
Common pairings
misplaced trust
misplaced anger
misplaced priorities
Word Forms
more misplaced comparative, most misplaced superlative
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