MISALIGNED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

misaligned

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past tense of misalign

as in disordered

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Globally, a 2026 systematic review estimated that 1 in 5 athletes have an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviors or symptoms.

— Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Research from the University of Delaware’s Department of Women and Gender Studies found that body image concerns resulting from social pressures are linked to lower self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and disordered eating in young women.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Featuring an ensemble populated by killer character actors like Jacki Weaver, Luis Guzmán, Kurtwood Smith, Timothy Spall, and Michael Chernus, Perpetual Grace, LTD is an off-kilter neo-noir that mines deranged humor from its eccentric characters.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

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