Mismanage: meaning, definitions and examples

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mismanage

[ ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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.