noun
- the state of being incorrectly positioned or arranged in relation to something else
- a lack of agreement or coordination between policies, goals, or systems
Usage: business; organizational
Examples
- The car’s wheels showed signs of misalignment after hitting the pothole.
- A misalignment in the telescope’s mirrors caused blurry images.
- There was a clear misalignment between the company’s stated values and its actions.
- The project failed due to misalignment between the marketing and development teams.
- The dentist corrected the misalignment of her teeth with braces.
- Budget misalignment led to overspending in several departments.