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mislay
This term describes a specific type of loss where the object still exists and is physically present in the environment, but its location is unknown to the owner. It differs from lose, which can imply a permanent disappearance or a total deprivation of possession, such as losing a game or losing a friend.
Because the act involves an accidental placement, the word carries a connotation of mild frustration or carelessness. It is typically used for small, portable items like keys, documents, or wallets rather than large objects or abstract concepts.
Meanings
Examples
I mislaid the contract somewhere in the office.
The detective suspected the witness had intentionally mislaid the evidence.
Oh no, I think I mislaid my passport at the airport.
I always mislay my phone when I am rushing to leave.
She feared she had mislaid the letter from her grandmother.