English dictionary

misplaced Meaning & Definition

ˌmis-ˈplās

What Does Misplaced Mean?

Misplaced is a verb that means to put in a wrong or inappropriate place. It is also used to mean mislay.

Misplaced at a Glance

Part of speech	verb
Pronunciation	/ˌmis-ˈplās/
Syllables	2
Synonyms	lost, mislaid and disarranged
Antonyms	owned, possessed and retained
First known use	1555

Misplaced Definition (Verb)

to put in a wrong or inappropriate place
misplace a comma
mislay
misplaced the keys
to set on a wrong object or eventuality
his trust had been misplaced

Synonyms of Misplaced

lost mislaid disarranged gone missing lose mislay

Misplaced synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Misplaced

Misplaced in a Sentence

I felt so misplaced at that party last night.

I was looking for the supermarket but then I got misplaced.

misplace a comma

misplaced the keys

his trust had been misplaced

we eventually found the misplaced tickets in his coat pocket

I seem to have misplaced my keys

Word Forms & Grammar

mis·placed

mis·plac·ing

mis·plac·es

mis·place·ment noun

misplace

misplaced

misplacement

misplacements

misplaces

misplacing

misplaced (comparative more misplaced, superlative most misplaced)

Words That Rhyme With Misplaced

First Known Use

1555

How Do You Say Misplaced?

The standard pronunciation of misplaced is /ˌmis-ˈplās/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (plās).

Frequently Asked Questions About Misplaced

What part of speech is misplaced?

Misplaced is a verb.

What is another word for misplaced?

Words with a similar meaning to misplaced include lost, mislaid and disarranged. See the full list of misplaced synonyms and antonyms.