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.
Laney Salisbury et al.… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.—Jane E. Brody
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Financial Advisory: If agents can execute trades and adjust portfolios, flawed reasoning or misalignment can lead to costly or unlawful decisions.
—Calum Chace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This misalignment justifies not only a tax but a radical solution—a donor litigation trust to reclaim these funds for their intended purpose: training biblically faithful ministers.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Each sleeping position brings about its own set of concerns, as even the smallest degree of sinking in this area can cause misalignment.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 27 June 2025
Skimping on these can lead to misalignment or missed deadlines.
—Luis Peralta, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Calum Chace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This misalignment justifies not only a tax but a radical solution—a donor litigation trust to reclaim these funds for their intended purpose: training biblically faithful ministers.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Each sleeping position brings about its own set of concerns, as even the smallest degree of sinking in this area can cause misalignment.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 27 June 2025
Skimping on these can lead to misalignment or missed deadlines.
—Luis Peralta, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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“Misalignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalignment. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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