Synonyms for misplaced
mis·placed

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1. misplacedadjective

   put in the wrong place or position

   "She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent"

   Synonyms:
   mislaid

   Antonyms:
   found, arranged, ordered

2. mislaid, misplacedadjective

   lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place

   "the mislaid hat turned up eventually"; "misplaced tickets"

   Synonyms:
   mislaid

   Antonyms:
   found, ordered, arranged

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1. List of paraphrases for "misplaced":

   mislaid, displaced

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1. Gina Ciarcia:

   We’re watching the death of women’s sports right before our eyes in the name of some misplaced sense of equity, female athletes are watching their hard work and lifelong dreams being ripped away by biological males who aren’t talented enough to be competitive in male sports.

2. Michael Avenatti:

   Mr. Cohen has been placed in the crosshairs by Mr. Trump, he has been set-up to take the fall. An enormous amount of misplaced faith has been placed on his shoulders and I do not believe he has the mettle to withstand it.

3. Eleanor Creagh:

   The most recent trade escalation increases the risk of recession on top of what is now a synchronized global slowdown, for investors, the hope of a trade deal is entirely misplaced at present.

4. Gideon International:

   This sends a message to school districts that their natural allergic reaction to religion is misplaced, and not only is it wrong — but it’s also an egregious violation of the law.

5. Dan Newhouse:

   This administration's restrictive regulatory interpretation reveals misplaced priorities, unnecessary environmental rules should not take priority over national security and military readiness.