Definitions

1. verb

past tense of misalign: to put or place something incorrectly or at an angle; to be out of position or alignment

“The construction team misaligned the pipes, causing a leak in the pipe system.”

2. adjective

not in a correct or proper position; not aligned or straight

“The misaligned tiles in the floor made the room look uneven.”

3. noun

an instance of being out of position or alignment

“The misalignment of the gears caused the machine to malfunction.”