mis·place 
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/ verb
mis·plac·es; mis·placed; mis·plac·ing /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to put (something) in the wrong place
▪ misplace a comma 2 : to lose (something) for a short time by forgetting where you put it : mislay
▪ He misplaced his keys. 3 : to direct (a feeling, such as trust or confidence) toward someone or something that does not deserve it
▪ She realized that her trust had been misplaced. [=she had trusted someone who did not deserve to be trusted]
▪ misplace a comma
▪ He misplaced his keys.
▪ She realized that her trust had been misplaced. [=she had trusted someone who did not deserve to be trusted]
— misplaced adjective
▪ misplaced [=unrealistic, inappropriate] expectations ▪ His confidence in himself seems misplaced. ▪ misplaced loyalty/faith
▪ misplaced [=unrealistic, inappropriate] expectations ▪ His confidence in himself seems misplaced. ▪ misplaced loyalty/faith
— mis·place·ment /ˌmɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ noun [noncount]
▪ the misplacement of trust
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ noun [noncount] ▪ the misplacement of trust
