Misplaced: meaning, definitions and examples

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misplaced

 

[ mɪsˈpleɪst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

location error

Misplaced refers to something that has been put in the wrong place or is not in its intended location. It suggests a degree of carelessness or oversight in arranging or organizing items.

Synonyms

displaced, mislocated, out of place

Examples of usage

  • I found my misplaced keys under the couch.
  • The misplaced report led to confusion during the meeting.
  • She realized her misplaced note was causing misunderstandings.
  • The misplaced trophy was finally returned to its rightful spot.
Context #2 | Verb

action of losing

To misplace means to lose track of something by putting it in an incorrect or unintended location. It often implies that the object can be found again but is temporarily lost due to poor organization.

Synonyms

displace, lose, mislay

Examples of usage

  • Please don’t misplace your homework assignments again.
  • I frequently misplace my glasses when I’m in a hurry.
  • He tends to misplace his phone during stressful moments.
  • They misplace important documents on a regular basis.

Translations

Translations of the word "misplaced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslocado

🇮🇳 गलत स्थान पर

🇩🇪 fehl am Platz

🇮🇩 salah tempat

🇺🇦 невірно розташований

🇵🇱 nieodpowiednio umieszczony

🇯🇵 誤って配置された

🇫🇷 mal placé

🇪🇸 desubicado

🇹🇷 yanlış yerleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 잘못 배치된

🇸🇦 غير موضوعة بشكل صحيح

🇨🇿 nesprávně umístěný

🇸🇰 nesprávne umiestnený

🇨🇳 错误放置的

🇸🇮 narobe postavljen

🇮🇸 rangert rangert

🇰🇿 дұрыс орналаспаған

🇬🇪 არასწორად განლაგებული

🇦🇿 səhv yerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 desubicado

Etymology

The word 'misplaced' is derived from the prefix 'mis-' which indicates a wrong or bad action, and the root word 'place' which comes from the Latin 'plica', meaning to fold or to weave. The term surfaced in the English language around the mid 19th century, evolving from the concept of placing something incorrectly, whether figuratively or literally. The prefix 'mis-' has been used to convey themes of error for centuries, dating back to Old English. The combination of these root elements led to its contemporary meaning, which encompasses both physical and abstract senses of incorrect placement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,439, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.