unaligned — not placed in a straight line or not supporting any particular side or group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not placed in a straight line or not supporting any particular side or group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnəˈlaɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My computer screen looks messy because all the icons are unaligned.
- Switzerland has remained unaligned in most international conflicts.
- The teacher got frustrated because the students' desks were completely unaligned after the group activity.
unaligned
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnəˈlaɪnd/]
not placed in a straight line or not supporting any particular side or group
Not aligned with any group
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unaligned is a modern English formation combining the Germanic prefix un- (meaning 'not') with the verb align, which derives from Old French aligner, meaning 'to place in a line' or 'to arrange in alignment'. The term emerged in English to describe something not aligned, positioned, or in agreement.
Breakdown
un- (not) + align (to place in line, from Old French aligner) + -ed (adjective suffix indicating a state or condition). The root align comes from a- (to) + ligne (line).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My computer screen looks messy because all the icons are unaligned.”
“Switzerland has remained unaligned in most international conflicts.”
“The teacher got frustrated because the students' desks were completely unaligned after the group activity.”
“His political views are unaligned with any major party.”
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