misalignment

noun

mis·align·ment ˌmis-ə-ˈlīn-mənt

plural misalignments

: the condition of being out of correct position or improperly adjusted : bad or incorrect alignment

Over time, because of damage and wear, typewriters develop faults and misalignments that render their typescript unique.—

Laney Salisbury et al.

… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.—

Jane E. Brody

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Overly restrictive policies drive employees to seek workarounds, and misalignment between IT and business teams drives employees to seek alternative solutions. —

Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 However, Mercury also will retrograde through your fourth house of home and family from November 18 to 29, revealing misalignments in your personal life that need correcting. —

Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024 Over time, these differing values can lead to misalignment and criticism. —

Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024 The leadership team faced growing misalignment, and financial struggles began to surface. —

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