Definitions

1. verb

to place confidence or trust in something or someone that is unlikely to succeed or be reliable.

“The gambler misrelied on his lucky streak and lost a fortune.”

2. verb

to rely on something or someone that is not trustworthy.

“She misrelied on her friend’s promise and got stood up for the party.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is relied on in an unwarranted or misplaced way.

“The investor’s wealth was tied to the company, making it her greatest misrely.”

4. verb

to have confidence or trust in something or someone that is unlikely to succeed or be reliable.

“He misrelied on his old car to make it to the destination, but it broke down halfway.”