Added 9 October 2026
misused
/mɪsˈjuːzd/ adjective
In Latin: abūsīvus Wiktionary
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Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.
verb
- simple past and past participle of misuse