Mismanage: meaning, definitions and examples
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mismanage
[ ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ ]
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.
financial
To handle or govern money or resources poorly, often leading to financial loss.
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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.