misused
adjective
1. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
- misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents
Similar word(s): abused, exploited, used, victimised, victimized
Sentences with misused as an adjective:
- The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.
verb
1. simple past tense and past participle of misuse