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.
Laney Salisbury et al.… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyExamples of misalignment in a Sentence
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American electoral politics, and misalignment over any number of thorny challenges, could easily knock the new prime minister off course.
—Garret Martin, The Conversation, 5 July 2024
In terms of location, where does misalignment tend to proliferate?
—Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
The misalignment could cause shoulder and neck pain and stiffness.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Europe needs leaders who are willing to risk short-term political costs to advance the common good, despite the misalignment of political incentives.
—Athanasios Orphanides, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
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Garret Martin, The Conversation, 5 July 2024
In terms of location, where does misalignment tend to proliferate?
—Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
The misalignment could cause shoulder and neck pain and stiffness.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Europe needs leaders who are willing to risk short-term political costs to advance the common good, despite the misalignment of political incentives.
—Athanasios Orphanides, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
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“Misalignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalignment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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