adjective
put in the wrong place or position
Examples
- She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent
adjective
lost temporarily
Synonyms
Examples
- as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
- the mislaid hat turned up eventually
- misplaced tickets
verb
place (something) where one cannot find it again
Synonyms
Examples
- I misplaced my eyeglasses
verb
place or position wrongly
Synonyms
Examples
- put in the wrong position
- misplaced modifiers