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Definition of misplaced adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

misplaced

adjective
 
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
 
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
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  1. not appropriate or correct in the situation
    • misplaced confidence/optimism/fear
    • He made a misplaced attempt at reconciliation.
    • His optimism proved sadly misplaced.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • prove
    • seem
    • …
    adverb
    • entirely
    • totally
    • wholly
    • …
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  2. (of love, trust, etc.) given to a person who does not deserve or return those feelings
    • misplaced loyalty
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • prove
    • seem
    • …
    adverb
    • entirely
    • totally
    • wholly
    • …
    See full entry
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