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

used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner

• Greek:

  Ancient: καταχρηστικός (katakhrēstikós)

• Latin: abūsīvus

Verb

misused

1. simple past and past participle of misuse