Misplace

/mɪsˈpleɪs/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to put (something) in a place where it cannot be found.

I tend to misplace my keys whenever I'm in a hurry.

to assign (something) to the wrong place or context.

The historian misplaces the origin of the artifact by several centuries.

to lose track of (an idea, thought, or feeling) temporarily.

During the discussion, I misplace my initial argument and couldn't recall it.

The prefix 'mis-' meaning wrongfully or badly combined with 'place'.

misplaced trust:

A trust that is given to someone who does not deserve it.

misplaced priorities:

Having priorities in the wrong order.

misplaced anger:

Expressing anger in an inappropriate context.

Space out

I totally spaced out and misplaced my phone.

Lost in the mix

I lost my wallet in the mix when I went to that party.