Definition
misaddress
verb
- to address (a letter, package, or message) to the wrong person or place
- to speak to or address (someone) improperly or disrespectfully
Usage: formal
Examples
- I misaddressed the envelope and the letter was returned to sender.
- The package was misaddressed and arrived at the wrong house.
- He misaddressed the audience by using overly technical language.
- The mail carrier noticed the package had been misaddressed.
- She apologized for misaddressing her remarks to the wrong department.