mismanage

[ mis-man-ij ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·man·aged, mis·man·ag·ing.

1. to manage incompetently or dishonestly:

   to mismanage funds.

   Synonyms: maladminister, botch, bungle, mishandle

mismanage

/ ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ /

verb

1. tr to manage badly or wrongly

Derived Forms

• ˌmisˈmanagement, noun
• ˌmisˈmanager, noun

Other Words From

• mis·manage·ment noun
• mis·manag·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mismanage¹

First recorded in 1680–90; mis- ¹ + manage

Example Sentences

Mr Bojo Leju says the floods are a "disaster" and that pollution from mismanaged oil facilities is a "silent killer" spreading across the state.

From BBC

He has said the resource is “horribly mismanaged” in California and has promised to turn on a massive “faucet” for farmers and cities — partly by weakening environmental protections for such species as the Delta smelt.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics have alleged that she has mismanaged her office.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has said in recent campaign speeches that water in California is “horribly mismanaged” and that if he is elected, he would deliver more water to farmers and cities.

From Los Angeles Times

What has happened to the Sparks isn’t simply about a mismanaged team.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• botch
• bungle
• mishandle
• misinterpret