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

And in small teams, even one misalignment can create tension. —Leyda Lazo, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The boom reflects the demand for quick fixes—and, increasingly, a misalignment between the pace of modern life and the way our bodies were built to function. —Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2025

This misalignment can be costly, not just in financial terms, but in the erosion of trust, cohesion, and employee engagement. —Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 26 July 2025

Financial misalignment: Rapid scaling demands enormous capital infusions that shift power from founders to investors, creating pressure where growth metrics matter more than sustainable business fundamentals. —Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 25 July 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