1. used or applied incorrectly or inappropriately

1. past tense and past participle of misapply; to use or apply something incorrectly or inappropriately

Examples

• The student misapplied the mathematical formula and got the wrong answer.
• The paint was misapplied, leaving streaks and uneven coverage.
• He misapplied the company’s policies to his own situation.
• The theory was misapplied to a completely different field of study.
• She realized she had misapplied the medication instructions.
• The funds were misapplied and used for unauthorized expenses.
• The coach misapplied the training techniques to inexperienced players.