misalliance
/ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/
noun
- An unsuitable or inappropriate marriage or romantic partnership, often due to differences in social class, background, or values.
- The novel tells the story of a misalliance between a wealthy heiress and a poor artist.
- Her parents disapproved of the marriage, calling it a misalliance because of their different social standings.
- In the 19th century, a misalliance could bring shame to a noble family.
- A mismatched or unsuitable combination or association of any kind, such as in business or politics.
- The partnership turned out to be a misalliance, as the two organizations had very different goals.
- Historians view the treaty as a misalliance that only worsened tensions between the nations.
- The merger was a misalliance from the start, with both companies having conflicting cultures.
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