misused

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɪsˈjuːzd/

Adjective

misused

  1. Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
    Coordinate terms: abused, ill-used
    The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.

Translations

Verb

misused

  1. simple past and past participle of misuse
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