misplaced Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb place (something) where one cannot find it again
   mislay; misplace; lose.
   
   • I misplaced my eyeglasses
2. verb place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position
   misplace.
   
   • misplaced modifiers
3. adjective satellite put in the wrong place or position
   
   • She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent
4. adjective satellite lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
   mislaid.
   
   • the mislaid hat turned up eventually
   • misplaced tickets

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