misapplied Definition
- 1applied wrongly or incorrectly
- 2used inappropriately
Using misapplied: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misapplied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The term 'theory' is often misapplied in everyday conversation.
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The funds were misapplied and used for personal expenses.
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The concept of 'survival of the fittest' is often misapplied to justify social inequality.
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Summary: misapplied in Brief
The adjective 'misapplied' [ˌmɪsəˈplaɪd] means applied wrongly or incorrectly, or used inappropriately. It is often used to describe a term or concept that is misunderstood or misused, as in 'The term 'theory' is often misapplied in everyday conversation.' 'Misapplied' can also refer to funds or resources that are used for the wrong purpose, as in 'The funds were misapplied and used for personal expenses.'
