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Mishandling: meaning, definitions and examples

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mishandling

 

[ ˌmɪsˈhændlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

incompetent behavior

Mishandling refers to the improper or careless treatment of something, often resulting in negative consequences. It can involve mishandling of objects, situations, or responsibilities.

Synonyms

mismanagement, misuse, negligence

Examples of usage

  • The mishandling of sensitive information led to a data breach.
  • His mishandling of the fragile vase caused it to shatter into pieces.
Context #2 | Verb

to manage or deal with improperly

To mishandle something means to handle it incorrectly or poorly, leading to mistakes or harm. It can refer to mishandling objects, relationships, or tasks.

Synonyms

bungle, mismanage, misplay

Examples of usage

  • She mishandled the situation by responding aggressively.
  • The employee was fired for consistently mishandling customer complaints.

Translations

Translations of the word "mishandling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manuseio inadequado

🇮🇳 गलत संचालन

🇩🇪 unsachgemäße Handhabung

🇮🇩 penanganan yang salah

🇺🇦 неправильне поводження

🇵🇱 niewłaściwe obchodzenie się

🇯🇵 誤った取り扱い

🇫🇷 mauvaise manipulation

🇪🇸 manejo incorrecto

🇹🇷 yanlış kullanım

🇰🇷 잘못된 취급

🇸🇦 سوء التعامل

🇨🇿 nesprávné zacházení

🇸🇰 nesprávne zaobchádzanie

🇨🇳 处理不当

🇸🇮 nepravilno ravnanje

🇮🇸 röng meðhöndlun

🇰🇿 қате пайдалану

🇬🇪 არასწორი მოპყრობა

🇦🇿 səhv idarəetmə

🇲🇽 manejo incorrecto

Etymology

The word 'mishandling' originated from the combination of 'mis-' (meaning 'badly' or 'incorrectly') and 'handling' (managing or dealing with something). It first appeared in English in the early 19th century.

See also: handlers, manhandle, mishandle, mishandler.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,849 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.