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- [mis-uh-lahy-uh ns]
- /ˌmɪs əˈlaɪ əns/
- /ˈmɪsəˈlaɪəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-uh-lahy-uh ns]
- /ˌmɪs əˈlaɪ əns/
Definitions of misalliance word
- noun misalliance an improper or incompatible association, especially in marriage; mésalliance. 1
- noun misalliance An unsuitable, unhappy, or unworkable alliance or marriage. 1
- noun misalliance inappropriate marriage 1
- noun misalliance an unsuitable alliance or marriage 0
- noun misalliance an improper alliance; esp., an unsuitable marriage 0
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Origin of misalliance
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; mis-1 + alliance, modeled on French mésalliance
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Parts of speech for Misalliance
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misalliance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
misalliance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misalliance
noun misalliance
- mismatch — to match badly or unsuitably.
- mesalliance — a marriage with someone who is considered socially inferior; misalliance.
- inequality — social or economic disparity: inequality between the rich and the poor; widening income inequality in America. unequal opportunity or treatment resulting from this disparity: inequality in healthcare and education.
- disparity — lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference: a disparity in age; disparity in rank.
- incongruity — the quality or condition of being incongruous.
Antonyms for misalliance
noun misalliance
- alliance — An alliance is a group of countries or political parties that are formally united and working together because they have similar aims.
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