Misplaced meaning

What does “misplaced” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“misplaced” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: put in the wrong place or position.

misplaced

adjective

  1. put in the wrong place or position

    “She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent”

  2. lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place

    “the mislaid hat turned up eventually”

    “misplaced tickets”

    Synonymsmislaid

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University