misplace

[mis-pleys] / mɪsˈpleɪs /

VERB

lose; be unable to find

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse disorganize disturb unsettle

STRONG

disarrange dishevel disorder displace mislay miss mix muss remove scatter

WEAK

be unable to lay hands on forget whereabouts of lose track of misfile place unwisely place wrongly put in wrong place

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compose order organize

WEAK

find

Example Sentences

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It says, “a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing.”

From Literature

Perhaps for that reason, the most vicious attacks on Mr. Youngkin usually come off as comically misplaced.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second flaw is the misplaced concern with short-term performance.

From MarketWatch

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and over, so your concerns are not misplaced.

From MarketWatch

Concerns about how the Venezuelan mission may affect Taiwan are similarly misplaced.

From The Wall Street Journal