1. addresses (a letter, package, or communication) to the wrong person or place
2. speaks to or approaches (someone) in an inappropriate or incorrect manner
Usage: formal

Examples

• The postal worker misaddresses several packages each week.
• She misaddresses the envelope and the letter never reaches its intended recipient.
• He misaddresses the audience by using overly technical language.
• The company misaddresses customer complaints by ignoring the core issues.
• If you misaddresses the formal letter to the wrong department, it will be delayed.
• The speaker misaddresses the crowd's concerns in her opening remarks.