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misadministration

 

[ ˌmɪsədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

Misadministration refers to the act or instance of managing or governing poorly or incompetently. It involves the inefficient or careless handling of affairs, especially in the context of a government or organization.

Synonyms

inefficiency, maladministration, mismanagement.

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Word Description / Examples
misadministration

As previously mentioned, this describes failures in proper administration and appears in similar contexts as maladministration but can be less severe.

  • Misadministration during the crisis response caused further complications.
  • The committee discussed the misadministration of resources.
mismanagement

This term is used broadly to describe poor handling or control of resources, projects, or organizations. It doesn't always imply intentional wrongdoing but signifies incompetence.

  • The company went bankrupt due to his mismanagement of finances.
  • Mismanagement of the project resulted in missed deadlines.
inefficiency

This term is suitable for situations where there's a lack of productivity or effectiveness, not necessarily implying wrongdoing but rather poor performance.

  • The inefficiency in the company led to higher operational costs.
  • Her inefficiency at completing tasks caused delays in the project.
maladministration

Primarily used in formal or legal contexts, this term denotes grossly inadequate management, often associated with corruption or severe negligence.

  • The investigation revealed maladministration in the allocation of public funds.
  • Citizens filed a complaint against the council citing maladministration.

Examples of usage

  • The misadministration of funds led to a financial crisis within the organization.
  • The misadministration of policies resulted in public dissatisfaction with the government.
  • The misadministration of resources has hindered the progress of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "misadministration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 má administração

🇮🇳 दुरुपयोग

🇩🇪 Fehlverwaltung

🇮🇩 salah kelola

🇺🇦 неправильне управління

🇵🇱 nieprawidłowe zarządzanie

🇯🇵 誤管理

🇫🇷 mauvaise gestion

🇪🇸 mala administración

🇹🇷 yanlış yönetim

🇰🇷 잘못된 관리

🇸🇦 إدارة سيئة

🇨🇿 špatná správa

🇸🇰 nesprávna správa

🇨🇳 管理不善

🇸🇮 slabo upravljanje

🇮🇸 röng stjórnun

🇰🇿 қате басқару

🇬🇪 მცდარი მართვა

🇦🇿 yanlış idarəetmə

🇲🇽 mala administración

Etymology

The term 'misadministration' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'incorrectly' and 'administration' referring to the process of managing or governing. It has been used to describe instances of poor management or governance, highlighting the negative impacts of inefficient practices. The word has been commonly used in discussions about government, organizations, and leadership.

See also: maladministration.