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Misgoverned: meaning, definitions and examples

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misgoverned

 

[ mɪsˈɡʌvərnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

poor leadership

Misgoverned refers to the act of governing poorly or ineffectively. It indicates a failure in leadership and management of a state, organization, or group, often resulting in chaotic or undesirable outcomes.

Synonyms

maladministered, mishandled, mismanaged

Examples of usage

  • The company was misgoverned, leading to its eventual bankruptcy.
  • They argued that the country had been misgoverned for years.
  • Many citizens felt misgoverned by their elected officials.
  • The misgoverned region struggled with rampant corruption.

Translations

Translations of the word "misgoverned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mal governado

🇮🇳 गलत शासन

🇩🇪 schlecht regiert

🇮🇩 dikelola dengan buruk

🇺🇦 погано керований

🇵🇱 źle rządzony

🇯🇵 悪政の

🇫🇷 mal gouverné

🇪🇸 mal gobernado

🇹🇷 kötü yönetilen

🇰🇷 잘못 관리된

🇸🇦 حكم سيء

🇨🇿 špatně spravovaný

🇸🇰 zle spravovaný

🇨🇳 治理不善的

🇸🇮 slabo upravljan

🇮🇸 slæmt stjórnað

🇰🇿 нашар басқарылады

🇬🇪 არასწორად გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 pis idarə olunan

🇲🇽 mal gobernado

Etymology

The term 'misgoverned' originates from the combination of the prefix 'mis-', which signifies wrong or bad, and the word 'govern', derived from the Old French 'governer' (meaning to steer or direct) and the Latin 'gubernare' (to direct or rule). The use of 'misgovern' can be traced back to the late 14th century, used predominantly in discussions related to political mismanagement. The word reflects historical contexts where rulers or governing bodies failed to fulfill their duties towards their populace, often leading to civil unrest, rebellion, or decline. Throughout the centuries, the concept has persisted, emphasizing the critical importance of effective governance in maintaining societal order and prosperity. In modern times, it is frequently used in political discourse to criticize ineffective management or leadership in both governmental and organizational frameworks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,026, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.