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.

… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.

—Jane E. Brody

Examples of misalignment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A lot of it was misalignment of agendas, understandings, expectations. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025

In some years, the misalignment is even more glaring: In 2023, 7.9 percent of people who filled out the survey self-declared as vegan or vegetarian, but only 1.8 percent actually ate that way consistently. —Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025

Without a strong foundation, these ambitious projects can fall victim to performance bottlenecks, security gaps or misalignment between technology and business objectives. —Ciaran Roche, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

If there’s tension, misalignment, or unspoken needs, this is the time to address them. —Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misalignment

• nonalignment
• realignment
• reassignment
• reconsignment
• alignment
• alinement
• assignment
• confinement
• consignment
• refinement