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misused

adjective

used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
M
Ends with
D
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

adjective

  1. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

    “misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents”

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Example Sentences

misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents

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