Mislaid

To have unintentionally put something in a place and then been unable to find it; to lose something temporarily because you cannot remember where you have put it. This often implies a careless action, or forgetfulness, leading to the temporary disappearance of an item. It highlights the frustrating experience of not being able to locate a belonging when needed. The lost item is not permanently gone, only misplaced. It is commonly used in everyday conversations to describe a common situation.

Mislaid meaning with examples

• After the busy day, Sarah realized she had Mislaid her car keys. She retraced her steps, searching every pocket and surface before finally finding them tucked away in her coat's side pocket, a place she rarely used.
• David was frantic; he had Mislaid his important presentation notes right before his meeting. A quick frantic search across his desk and bag revealed them hidden between two of his work folders, where he'd placed them earlier.
• The child had Mislaid their favorite toy during their playtime. They cried and shouted in every corner before it was later located under a pile of cushions on the sofa, where they had obviously left it.
• During the move, they thought they had Mislaid some of the kitchen utensils. It was not until several days later that they found them packed away at the bottom of a large, clearly marked box, containing the dishes.