Definition
misaddresses
verb
- addresses (a letter, package, or communication) to the wrong person or place
- 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.