mislocated
/ˌmɪsˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
verb
- Past tense of mislocate: placed or positioned in the wrong location.
- She mislocated her keys and spent twenty minutes searching for them.
- The contractor mislocated the electrical outlet, so it was behind the refrigerator.
- The surveyor mislocated the property line, causing a dispute with the neighbor.
- Past participle of mislocate: having been placed or identified in the wrong location.
- The mislocated shipment ended up in a warehouse across the country.
- The mislocated coordinates led the rescue team to the wrong area.
- All the mislocated files were finally restored to their correct folders.
adjective
- Placed or situated in the wrong position.
- The mislocated sign confused drivers and caused several wrong turns.
- A mislocated sensor can give false readings.
- The mislocated furniture made the room feel cramped and awkward.
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