1 He did not hear what Amy was saying, and whenever she paused expectantly he could only stammer an awkward assent, which was as often misplaced as otherwise.
2 Unluckily, my confidence proved misplaced.
3 I am aware that there has been sometimes, in some points, a misplaced distinction; but I think too well of you, Fanny, to suppose you will ever harbour resentment on that account.
4 and to all your family that I thought you would not consider my sympathy misplaced, but I was mistaken, and suddenly her voice trembled.
5 Your tears are misplaced; that is a shocking actress; the actor who plays with her is yet worse; and the play is still worse than the actors.