Definition

Not in the correct place; lost or out of order.

Example

I found my misplaced keys under the couch.

Conversation

I think I left my keys somewhere, but I'm not sure where they are.

That sounds frustrating! Have you checked the usual places?

Yeah, but they might be in a misplaced bag from yesterday.

Hopefully you find them soon; it’s always annoying to lose things like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To put something in the wrong place or to lose it by not keeping it in the right location.

Example

I misplaced my keys and couldn't find them for hours.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I misplaced my keys again.

Oh no! Where did you last have them?

I remember putting them on the kitchen counter.

Root Explanation

Misplaced → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "place" (from Old French *placer*, meaning to put or set). The word "misplaced" means put in the wrong place or set incorrectly.

Memory Tip

Think of something being put 'wrongly' ('mis-') in a 'place' — that's why misplaced means something is in the wrong location.

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