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

For startups under 100 people, this metric highlights cultural issues, onboarding gaps and role misalignment early. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The company released a new framework to track, investigate, and disclose cases of AI model misalignment, along with six reports detailing unexpected or concerning model behavior. — Harshita Mary Varghese, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

The disclosure comes at a time of mounting pressure on AI companies to take model misalignment and safety more seriously. — Isabel O'Brien,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The Astra system card does discuss whether humans can reliably direct the model, and describes safeguards including a real-time misalignment monitoring. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Sep. 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