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

Financial Advisory: If agents can execute trades and adjust portfolios, flawed reasoning or misalignment can lead to costly or unlawful decisions. —Calum Chace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

This misalignment justifies not only a tax but a radical solution—a donor litigation trust to reclaim these funds for their intended purpose: training biblically faithful ministers. —The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025

Each sleeping position brings about its own set of concerns, as even the smallest degree of sinking in this area can cause misalignment. —Julia Forbes, Wired News, 27 June 2025

Skimping on these can lead to misalignment or missed deadlines. —Luis Peralta, Forbes.com, 27 June 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