misadjust

/mɪsˈædʒʌst/

Definitions

1. verb

to set or adjust incorrectly or in a wrong direction

“The technician misadjusted the camera lens, resulting in a blurry image.”

2. noun

a person or thing that misadjusts something

“The misadjustment of the machine caused it to malfunction.”

Synonyms

  • maladjust
  • misalign
  • misplace

Antonyms

  • adjust
  • align