misalignment
noun
mis·align·ment
ˌmis-ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
plural misalignments
: the condition of being out of correct position or improperly adjusted : bad or incorrect alignment
Over time, because of damage and wear, typewriters develop faults and misalignments that render their typescript unique.—
Laney Salisbury et al.
Laney Salisbury et al.… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.—Jane E. Brody
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Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
First is the misalignment in your communication styles.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
This misalignment is a policy failure.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
In the most ironic misalignment, the industry celebrates the myth of the lone auteur and then punishes anyone who actually tries to be one.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misalignment
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“Misalignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalignment. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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