misadjustment

noun

mis·​ad·​just·​ment ˌmis-ə-ˈjəst-mənt 

plural misadjustments

: incorrect or improper adjustment

… if proper service methods are not followed, misadjustment of ignition timing is possible.

—Brad Bergholdt

The seats at some events are equipped with radiators to warm the bottoms of the spectators, although a slight misadjustment could give new meaning to the term "standing room only."

—Bob Ford

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misadjustment

• maladjustment
• readjustment
• adjustment