misspend

[ mis-spend ]

verb (used with object)

, mis·spent, mis·spend·ing.

1. to spend wrongly or unwisely; squander; waste.

misspend

/ ˌmɪsˈspɛnd /

verb

1. to spend thoughtlessly or wastefully

Derived Forms

• ˌmisˈspender, noun

Other Words From

• mis·spender noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misspend¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See mis- ¹, spend

Example Sentences

Other issues to arise in this contest have included the role of school police on campus and allegations that the district misspent voter-approved funding to increase arts instruction, questions that the candidates have addressed below.

From Los Angeles Times

During her tenure, her agency uncovered tens of millions of dollars of local government misspending and questionable financial practices.

From Los Angeles Times

Top job: California controller Biggest splash: During Yee’s tenure as controller, her agency uncovered tens of millions of dollars of local government misspending and questionable financial practices at state agencies.

From Los Angeles Times

Though beset by financial troubles and following a trial in which a jury found LaPierre misspent millions of the NRA’s money, the group remains a political force.

From Seattle Times

Beutner said it was important not to wait, because it will be hard to claw back for students money that has already been misspent.

From Los Angeles Times