misplaced
adjective/ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪst/
- 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
- …
- entirely
- totally
- wholly
- …
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- (of love, trust, etc.) given to a person who does not deserve or return those feelings
- misplaced loyalty
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- prove
- seem
- …
- entirely
- totally
- wholly
- …
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