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

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For key projects, fractional professionals must be properly integrated into both development and operations teams to prevent misalignment that could introduce new challenges and bottlenecks. —

Andres Zunino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Yoshihiro Makino The changes made caused some misalignment with the original entrance to the den, so Patrick and team shifted it to enhance flow and sightlines and to create room for a custom dining banquette. —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 There’s this disconnect that can lead to misalignment. —

Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024 Wherever you’re feeling rejected or disapproved of is precisely where the social misalignment is coming from. —

Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for misalignment