Misspend: meaning, definitions and examples

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misspend

[ ˌmɪsˈspɛnd ]

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financial

To spend (money) unwisely or wastefully.

Synonyms

fritter away, misuse, squander, waste

Examples of usage

He misspends his salary on unnecessary items every month.
She regrets misspending her savings on luxury vacations.

Translations

Translations of the word "misspend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desperdiçar

🇮🇳 व्यर्थ खर्च करना

🇩🇪 verschwenden

🇮🇩 menghabiskan dengan sia-sia

🇺🇦 марно витрачати

🇵🇱 marnować

🇯🇵 無駄に使う

🇫🇷 gaspiller

🇪🇸 malgastar

🇹🇷 boşa harcamak

🇰🇷 낭비하다

🇸🇦 إضاعة

🇨🇿 mrhat

🇸🇰 premrhať

🇨🇳 浪费

🇸🇮 zapravljati

🇮🇸 eyða illa

🇰🇿 бекерге жұмсау

🇬🇪 ფლანგვა

🇦🇿 israf etmək

🇲🇽 malgastar

Word origin

The word 'misspend' originated from Middle English 'misspenden', which means 'to spend wrongly or foolishly'. It combines the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) with 'spend'. The concept of misspending has been present throughout history, as individuals have often been tempted to spend their resources in a wasteful or unwise manner. Understanding the consequences of misspending can lead to better financial decisions and a more secure future.