Definition

Placed in the wrong position or location.

Example

The furniture was mispositioned, making the room feel cramped.

Conversation

I think the bookshelf looks a bit off.

Yeah, it does seem a little mispositioned.

Maybe we should rearrange it for a better look.

Good idea! Let's move it to the other corner.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mispositioned → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "position" (from Latin "positio", meaning placement or position) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating past tense). The word "mispositioned" means placed wrongly or incorrectly in a position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'position' referring to placement — so mispositioned means something that is wrongly placed.

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