Mismanage: meaning, definitions and examples

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mismanage

 

[ ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

workplace

To manage or control poorly or incompetently, resulting in inefficiency or failure.

Synonyms

misconduct, misdirect, mishandle

Examples of usage

  • He mismanaged the project and it ended up over budget.
  • The CEO was accused of mismanaging company funds.
  • If you continue to mismanage your time, you will never meet your deadlines.
Context #2 | Verb

financial

To handle or govern money or resources poorly, often leading to financial loss.

Synonyms

mishandle, misuse, squander

Examples of usage

  • The treasurer mismanaged the organization's budget, leading to a financial crisis.
  • She mismanaged her inheritance and quickly found herself in debt.

Translations

Translations of the word "mismanage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gerir mal

🇮🇳 ग़लत तरीके से प्रबंध करना

🇩🇪 schlecht verwalten

🇮🇩 mengelola dengan buruk

🇺🇦 погано керувати

🇵🇱 źle zarządzać

🇯🇵 誤って管理する

🇫🇷 mal gérer

🇪🇸 gestionar mal

🇹🇷 kötü yönetmek

🇰🇷 잘못 관리하다

🇸🇦 إدارة سيئة

🇨🇿 špatně spravovat

🇸🇰 zle spravovať

🇨🇳 管理不善

🇸🇮 slabo upravljati

🇮🇸 ranglega stjórna

🇰🇿 нашар басқару

🇬🇪 ცუდად მართვა

🇦🇿 pis idarə etmək

🇲🇽 gestionar mal

Word origin

The word 'mismanage' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly', and 'manage' meaning 'to control or direct'. It first appeared in the early 19th century. The concept of mismanagement has been a concern in various fields, from business to personal finance, highlighting the importance of effective leadership and resource allocation.

See also: manageability, manageable, manageableness, managed, management, manager, managerial, managerially, managers, managing, mismanagement, mismanager, unmanageability, unmanageable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,080, 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.