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misbuttoned

/mɪsˈbʌtənd/
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of misbutton: fastened a button incorrectly.
    • The actor misbuttoned his costume during the quick change.
    • She misbuttoned her blouse and didn't notice until lunch.
    • He misbuttoned his vest, making the pattern look uneven.
adjective
  1. Having buttons fastened in the wrong buttonholes, resulting in a crooked or uneven appearance.
    • His misbuttoned shirt made him look disheveled.
    • She laughed at her misbuttoned jacket in the mirror.
    • The misbuttoned cardigan gaped open at the bottom.
Synonyms
askewcrooked
Antonyms
straight
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