misplaced

Example Sentences

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"Some believe his defence of City's owners was misplaced, but it's hard to think that many employees would have acted differently if placed in the same position," says Jotischky.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Markets appear to be realizing that hopes of a Fed interest rate cut later this year might be misplaced, and in fact there could even be an interest rate hike.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But while they undoubtedly have good intentions, their focus is misplaced.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

But before the earring could be examined, it was misplaced, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In shorts and rubber-soled shoes he looked vulnerable and misplaced, like a Cro-Magnon man lost in the centuries.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy