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Definition of misplaced adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

misplaced

adjective

NAmE//ˌmɪsˈpleɪst//

1not appropriate or correct in the situation misplaced confidence/optimism/fear He made a misplaced attempt at reconciliation.

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2(of love, trust, etc.) given to a person who does not deserve or return those feelings misplaced loyalty

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