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
- (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
- mismanages
- mismanaging
- mismanaged
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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