MISUSED
Dictionary entry overview: What does misused mean? • MISUSED (adjective)
The adjective MISUSED has 1 sense:
1. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
Familiarity information: MISUSED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MISUSED (adjective)
Meaning:
Used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
Context example:
misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents
Similar:
abused (used improperly or excessively especially drugs)
exploited; ill-used; put-upon; used; victimised; victimized (of persons; taken advantage of)
Antonym:
used (employed in accomplishing something)
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