misadjustment

noun

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

plural misadjustments

: incorrect or improper adjustment

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