1. fails to adjust properly or correctly; makes an incorrect adjustment to something
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'misadjust'

Examples

• The mechanic misadjusts the engine timing, causing the car to run poorly.
• If you misadjust the microscope lens, the image will be blurry.
• She misadjusts the thermostat and the room becomes too cold.
• The technician misadjusts the equipment settings before the experiment begins.
• He misadjusts his glasses and struggles to see the board clearly.