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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Teams had to think of how to use their seven minutes in a creative, engaging manner, and only a few felt like there was a misalignment in the team’s identity and how their segment unfolded.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Misaligned Messaging And Visual Identity A major mistake is misalignment between messaging and visual identity across platforms, which confuses audiences and weakens trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In November last year, the Aussie-American broadcaster underwent knee surgery to correct a misalignment in his right leg.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
There is also a VIP spa, where any misalignments or inflammatory jimjams, doubtlessly caused by rampant nocturnal boogying, can get lovingly kneaded into oblivion during courtesy chair massages.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Misaligned Messaging And Visual Identity A major mistake is misalignment between messaging and visual identity across platforms, which confuses audiences and weakens trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
In November last year, the Aussie-American broadcaster underwent knee surgery to correct a misalignment in his right leg.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
There is also a VIP spa, where any misalignments or inflammatory jimjams, doubtlessly caused by rampant nocturnal boogying, can get lovingly kneaded into oblivion during courtesy chair massages.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Misalignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalignment. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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