Synonyms of misplace

misplace

verb

ˌmis-ˈplās 

as in to lose

to be unable to find or have at hand

I seem to have misplaced my keys

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lose
• forget
• miss
• mislay
• pass over
• overlook

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• have
• possess
• retain
• hold
• keep
• occupy
• own
• enjoy
• find
• locate
• detect
• track (down)
• run down
• descry
• scare up
• scout (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misplace

My mom is notorious for misplacing her credit cards, which can add a lot of stress while traveling. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Gu-cheon is arrogant, conspicuously misplaced in the palace hierarchy, and in some sneaky ways, dryly funny, in stark contrast to co-star Roh Yoon Seo’s more determined, earnest portrayal of court lady Saeng Gang. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The plaintiffs argue O’Leary’s focus on Kanter and Finlayson was misplaced. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026