be misplaced

Examples (10)

• Her confidence in him was entirely misplaced.
• I fear my trust in their promises is misplaced.
• His efforts to mediate were misplaced as both parties refused to compromise.
• The manager's anger was clearly misplaced and should have been directed elsewhere.
• All their hopes for a quick resolution proved to be misplaced.
• Sometimes, loyalty can be misplaced in people who don't deserve it.
• The criticism directed at the junior staff was largely misplaced.
• My affection for that person has been misplaced, as they betrayed me.
• Their priorities seem to be misplaced, focusing on trivial matters.
• If your faith is misplaced, it can lead to disappointment.