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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose;
- Example: "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"



WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

misused
    adj 1: used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper
           purpose; "misused words are often laughable but one weeps
           for misused talents" [ant: used]