Definition

Describes something that is positioned or directed in the wrong way.

Example

The map was misoriented, making it difficult to find the right path.

Conversation

I got lost in the new mall yesterday.

Oh no! Were the signs misoriented?

Yeah, I couldn't figure out which way to go.

That’s frustrating! They really need to fix that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misoriented → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "oriented" (from Latin "orientare", meaning to set in a particular direction). The word "misoriented" means set in the wrong direction or having a wrong orientation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'oriented' as being set in a direction. This helps you remember that misoriented means set in the wrong direction.

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