Misadministration: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

Word origin

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.