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

More staff amplifies cultural misalignment. —Nilton Bernini, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The idea that there can be any kind of misalignment between them, though, disturbs her. —Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 24 May 2026

This is not dissimilar to Democrats’ generational misalignment, in which the younger cohort pulls very far to the left, away from the establishment. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026

Chronic circadian misalignment is associated with a 30-40% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, depression and anxiety. —Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misalignment

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