Sentence examples for woefully misplaced from inspiring English sources

'woefully misplaced' is a perfectly correct and usable phrase in written English.
It typically means something that has been put in the wrong place, usually something that is sad or disappointing. For example: The funds for the new school project were woefully misplaced, leaving the project unfinished.

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Through the eyes of the titular soldier, Fountain creates a minutely observed portrait of a society with woefully misplaced priorities.

Events since have proved their hubris was woefully misplaced, causing huge and lasting damage to the country.

Equally at odds with the audience were the All-American Rejects, whose frontman, Tyson Ritter, lanky, shag-haired and lascivious, appeared woefully misplaced during the band's perfunctory set.

Through the eyes of the titular soldier (nineteen but, in the words of a smitten cheerleader, "an old soul"), Fountain creates a minutely observed portrait of a society with woefully misplaced priorities.

Economists who favor stimulus policies, and in particular action by the European Central Bank, say the German focus on inflation is woefully misplaced during a time of little or no growth and severe market turmoil.

Sixty seconds after Lescott's goal, a woefully misplaced header from City's reserve defender Stefan Savic allowed Jermain Defoe to intercept the ball and run around goalkeeper Joe Hart to score.

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And misplaced.

The attacks were misplaced.

Their optimism looks misplaced.

market is likely misplaced.

That fear is misplaced.

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