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Definitions from the WebTerm: ill-placedPart of Speech: Adjective Sense: Incorrectly positioned or situated Usage: 1. She gave an ill-placed answer to the question and ended up losing the debate. 2. The ill-placed vase on the shelf looked out of place in the room. Sense: Unsuitable or inappropriate Usage: 1. The comedian made an ill-placed joke about a sensitive topic and offended many in the audience. 2. His ill-placed comments during the meeting created tension among the team members. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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