misalign
verb
mis·align
ˌmis-ə-ˈlīn 
misaligned; misaligning
: to align badly or incorrectly
… the rear coach loosened an axle crossing a rough switch frog, misaligning the wheels so that they came off the track and bumped along the ties …—
Terry Pindell
Terry PindellEven minor movement can cause the cords in the wireless charger to misalign and the charging to stop.—Rishabh Jain
Rishabh Jain
misaligned
adjective
… the lack of stereopsis results from conflicting input reaching the brain from the two misaligned eyes …
—Susan R. Barry
Susan R. Barry
Worn wheels, defective axles, … and misaligned rails, as well as human error, also cause derailments.
—Ralph Vartabedian
Ralph Vartabedian
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On the contrary, these works form a trail of historical and imagined personalities, full of desires and disinclinations that misalign.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
These outdated methods slow decision-making, misalign teams, and ultimately undermine the agility needed to thrive in an unpredictable environment.
—Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Tensions may arise if the two organizations misalign on a long-term level—for example, if the business is focused purely on profitability and everything feels like a transaction rather than a partnership.
—Randy Wong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
For example, as long as an investment is not blatantly misaligned with your circumstances, it may be considered acceptable under the law, even if other superior alternatives exist.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
These outdated methods slow decision-making, misalign teams, and ultimately undermine the agility needed to thrive in an unpredictable environment.
—Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Tensions may arise if the two organizations misalign on a long-term level—for example, if the business is focused purely on profitability and everything feels like a transaction rather than a partnership.
—Randy Wong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
For example, as long as an investment is not blatantly misaligned with your circumstances, it may be considered acceptable under the law, even if other superior alternatives exist.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Misalign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalign. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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