1. not properly aligned or positioned in a straight line or correct relationship
2. not in agreement or harmony; incompatible
Usage: often used in business or organizational contexts

Examples

• The car’s wheels were misaligned after hitting the pothole.
• Her misaligned teeth required braces to correct.
• The company’s goals were misaligned with customer needs.
• The picture frame looked misaligned on the wall.
• Their values seemed completely misaligned with the organization’s mission.
• The printer produced misaligned text on every page.
• The team’s priorities were misaligned with the project deadline.