adj.
VERBS
▪ be , prove , seem
ADVERB
▪ entirely , totally , wholly ( esp. BrE )
▪
Her confidence in him was entirely ~.
▪ largely
▪ rather , somewhat
▪ sadly
▪
His optimism proved sadly ~.
Misplaced is used with these nouns: ↑ confidence , ↑ optimism , ↑ trust