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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
  • Studies show that, without shorebirds, coastlines erode more quickly, trap less carbon, and are more likely to become unbalanced.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If they’re left in storage for too long, their flavor, aroma, and structure can fade or become unbalanced, even if the bottle has never been opened.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unbalanced
Adjective
  • The polyester cloth was scratchy on my thighs, the fit inexact.
    — Benny Peterson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
  • Predicting space weather remains a decidedly inexact science, comparable to weather forecasting decades ago on Earth.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of inexact
Adjective
  • Detroit won 31-29, but the lopsided blow-by-blow revealed the ingenuity of their staffs and players.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This lack of awareness was on show in 2025, when, fearful of a trade war, Brussels squandered its own leverage and signed off on a lopsided framework with Washington.
    — JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of lopsided
Adjective
  • The island’s central main living area, moved closer to the beach, now has a long, wavy bar at its heart, which opens onto indoor and courtyard dining spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Stuffing Flavored Wavy Potato Chips Good & Gather is also pairing its stuffing seasoning with the brand’s classic wavy potato chips (the ridges help trap all the seasoning, of course).
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • Lake Mary quarterback RemyJarman is out four to six weeks with a broken collarbone and tonight getting his first varsity start is freshman Max Chapman .
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Greek Revival-style apartment house has been vacant since 2017, when all of its tenants left, reportedly due to a broken boiler that was never repaired.
    — JC Reindl, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of broken
Adjective
  • Heat and uneven rainfall have stressed forests in some areas, while timely moisture has kept others lush.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Waterproof formula—but doesn’t feel like a typical waterproof foundation, which can feel heavy and settle into uneven texture.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of uneven

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“Unaligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaligned. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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