Meaning of the word misalignment in English

What does misalignment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

misalignment

US /ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪn.mənt/
UK /ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪn.mənt/

Noun

1.

an incorrect alignment or position

Example:
The car's steering had a slight misalignment after hitting the pothole.
The misalignment of the gears caused the machine to break down.
2.

a state of disagreement or incompatibility

Example:
There was a significant misalignment between the company's goals and its employees' priorities.
The policy suffered from a fundamental misalignment with public opinion.