ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mismanage

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /mɪsˈmæ.nədʒ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Mismanage is a verb meaning (transitive) To manage an area of responsibility in a way which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.

Meaning

(transitive) To manage an area of responsibility in a way which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive) To behave, in a management capacity, in a manner which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.

Example Sentences

She mismanaged my finances and left me bankrupt.
The fundamental reason why the company failed is that the CEO and other top managers simply mismanaged.

Word Forms

Synonyms for mismanage

Depending on context, synonyms include misconduct, mishandle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include misconduct, mishandle, err, undermanage, misrun, mismanipulate.

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