Mismanaged: meaning, definitions and examples
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mismanaged
[ mɪsˈmænɪdʒd ]
poor management
To mismanage means to manage something poorly or ineffectively. It often refers to situations where resources, time, or personnel are improperly handled, leading to unfavorable outcomes.
Synonyms
misgovern, mishandle, mishandle, mistreat
Examples of usage
- The company was mismanaged, resulting in significant losses.
- He mismanaged his time, causing him to miss the deadline.
- The project was mismanaged from the start, leading to confusion among the team.
- She felt that the community was mismanaged by local authorities.
Translations
Translations of the word "mismanaged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mal administrado
🇮🇳 गलत प्रबंधित
🇩🇪 missmanaged
🇮🇩 dikelola dengan buruk
🇺🇦 погано керується
🇵🇱 źle zarządzany
🇯🇵 管理が不適切な
🇫🇷 mal géré
🇪🇸 mal gestionado
🇹🇷 yanlış yönetilen
🇰🇷 잘못 관리된
🇸🇦 مدار بشكل سيء
🇨🇿 špatně řízený
🇸🇰 zle riadený
🇨🇳 管理不善
🇸🇮 slabo upravljano
🇮🇸 illa stjórnað
🇰🇿 жаман басқарылған
🇬🇪 მცდარად გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 pis idarə olunan
🇲🇽 mal administrado
Etymology
The term 'mismanaged' derives from the combination of the prefix 'mis-', suggesting the opposite or incorrect way of doing something, and the word 'manage', which has its origins in the Italian 'maneggiare' meaning 'to handle', particularly in reference to horses. The evolution of 'manage' can be traced back to the Latin term 'manu agere', meaning 'to lead by the hand'. The prefix 'mis-' has been utilized in English since around the 15th century to denote failure or wrongness in action. As such, 'mismanaged' reflects a historical context of administrative issues and poor leadership that has been part of organizational studies for centuries, highlighting the significance of effective management practices in various domains.