unaligned

adjective

Definition of unalignednext
as in unbalanced

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Recent Examples of unaligned No, the problem arises when what the metrics measure and what really matters to us become unaligned. — Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026 McCoul alleges she was never instructed to change her content, nor was the course unaligned with the syllabus or course description. — Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026 Liberty is opposed to getting a prenup for her own impending nuptials, a position that seems not just unaligned with her profession but also with the character, who has been established as commitment-phobic. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2025 Flatbush Avenue cuts askew between the unaligned street grids at its flanks (Fort Greene on one side, Boerum Hill on the other), creating a chain of triangular blocks and architectural opportunities. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unaligned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaligned
  1. unbalanced
  2. inexact
  3. lopsided
  4. wavy
  5. broken
  6. uneven
Adjective
  • If yours clicks every time the blades spin, the cause could be as simple as a loose screw or an unbalanced blade.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In her time on the board, Zaccor has been a strong voice for more funding from Springfield and voted for the unbalanced budget a few months ago.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of unbalanced
Adjective
  • Polls, while an inexact science, show that public trust in all institutions – especially government institutions – has been declining for years.
    — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The polyester cloth was scratchy on my thighs, the fit inexact.
    — Benny Peterson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Definition of inexact
Adjective
  • In a game that looked lopsided for the better part of three quarters, the Chargers did enough Sunday to scare the defending Super Bowl champions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The only other change came from Grapevine Faith Christian, who stunned Southwest Christian, handing the Eagles a lopsided 56-35 loss.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of lopsided
Adjective
  • It’s tied off near her waist, and the ends of her hair flow for at least another wavy foot.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Like the wavy structures of a coral reef, layered deposits in the Arabia Terra region of Mars showcase the planet's strange beauty and even stranger past.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • After a federal court prohibited further nitrogen executions, the state switched back to the old, broken method.
    — Maya Foa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, they aren’t made of glass at all; they’re made of polycarbonate, a plastic material that mimics the look of a wonky funhouse reflector, to prevent people from shattering the surface and using broken shards as weapons.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of broken
Adjective
  • In addition, the distribution of that wealth is uneven as certain households own substantial property and investment portfolios while others don’t.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Mud is a dynamic if uneven vehicle for Wolf, a vocalist with a showman’s need for climax.
    — Enzo Escober, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of uneven

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“Unaligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaligned. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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