verb
- to rely on someone or something incorrectly or inappropriately; to place trust in the wrong person or thing
Usage: transitive verb; formal or literary usage
Examples
- She misrelied on his promises and was disappointed when he failed to deliver.
- The team misrelied on outdated data when making their strategic decision.
- He misrelied on his memory instead of checking the facts.
- Investors misrelied on the company's financial statements before the scandal broke.
- Don't misrely on luck; prepare thoroughly for the exam.