ADJ-GRADED (感情、行动)不适当的，不得体的，搞错对象的 If you describe a feeling or action as misplaced, you are critical of it because you think it is inappropriate, or directed towards the wrong thing or person. (感情、行动)不适当的，不得体的，搞错对象的 [disapproval]
Lenders rely on the misplaced loyalty of existing borrowers to make their profit.
放贷人指望现有借贷人的盲目忠诚来谋求利益。
I think your concern is misplaced. Ackroyd is no threat to anyone.