dislocation; misalignment; malposition
Meanings
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to be dislocated; to be out of position; to be misplaced
Originally a medical or physical term, but now also used metaphorically in psychology and social sciences.
His shoulder was dislocated after he fell.
These books are misplaced on the shelf; they should be arranged in order.
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Misaligned teeth need orthodontic treatment.
verb
to be distorted; to be abnormal; to be out of kilter; to be misaligned (figuratively)
Metaphorical usage describing situations where things are not as they should be, especially in social, psychological, or moral contexts.
Excessive commercialization has distorted the creative motivation of some artists.
His values seem to be somewhat misaligned; he actually thinks deception is a shortcut to success.
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Media reporting on events can sometimes be distorted, leading to public misunderstanding.
In modern society, the balance between work and life can easily become misaligned.