seem misplaced

Examples (10)

• His criticism of the project might seem misplaced given his lack of involvement.
• In this context, her sudden outburst could seem misplaced.
• The optimism among the team members didn't seem misplaced after the victory.
• Some people felt that the level of security for the event seemed misplaced.
• With all the evidence, any lingering doubts would seem misplaced.
• Her confidence in the failing company seemed misplaced.
• The manager's anger at the junior employee seemed misplaced, as it was his own fault.
• Given the severity of the situation, their lighthearted jokes seem misplaced.
• His priorities often seem misplaced to those around him.
• The blame for the accident clearly seemed misplaced on the innocent driver.