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Definition misplaced in British English

misplaced adjective

adjective
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
1

a misplaced feeling or opinion is not suitable for a particular situation or is directed towards the wrong person

Example

Out of misplaced sympathy for his family I never asked for the money back.

Example

misplaced fears/loyalty/trust

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2

put in the wrong place

Example

The sentence contained a misplaced comma.

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Definition misplaced in British English