misaligns
Fails to match
Misaligns means to align improperly or put out of proper position.
Mechanical parts misalign when they don't line up correctly: The printer jams when the paper tray misaligns.
The word extends to abstract contexts: His stated values misalign with his actions.
Often describes things that should match but don't.
Crawling creature or defect
- glitchMinor system fault
- faultImperfection or blame
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
anomaly · discrepancy · inaccuracy · distortion · oversight · misconfiguration · desync · drift
Twist from straight
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- shiftMovement or work period
- crookedBent or dishonest
askew · off-center · deviate · slant · displaced · uneven · out-of-place · canted
Violent disagreement or collision
- discordLack of agreement
- tensionStretched or strained state
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- disagreementAbsence of shared opinion
strife · antagonism · contention · rift · schism · dispute · opposition · at-odds
Rewards prompting action
- goalsIntended end results
- prioritiesMost important things
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
- interestsWhat engages or benefits
objectives · motivations · vision · mission · strategy · stakeholders · disconnect · diverge
bug
Crawling creature or defect
- glitchMinor system fault
- faultImperfection or blame
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
defect · anomaly · discrepancy · inaccuracy · distortion · oversight · misconfiguration · desync · drift · mismatch
skew
Twist from straight
crooked · askew · off-center · deviate · slant · displaced · uneven · out-of-place · canted · angled
clash
Violent disagreement or collision
- discordLack of agreement
- tensionStretched or strained state
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
disagreement · strife · antagonism · contention · rift · schism · dispute · opposition · at-odds · incompatibility
incentives
Rewards prompting action
- goalsIntended end results
- prioritiesMost important things
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
interests · objectives · motivations · vision · mission · strategy · stakeholders · disconnect · diverge · cross-purposes
misalignsaligns
Arranges into proper position
straightens · lines up · adjusts · calibrates · centers
misalignsaligns
Arranges into proper position
matches · corresponds · harmonizes · synchronizes · accords
misalignsaligns
Arranges into proper position
calibrates · adjusts · tunes · fine-tunes · corrects
- misaligned jawImproper bite positioning
misaligned, misalignment, misalign, misalignments, misaligning