Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mishandling
noun
/ˌmɪsˈhændlɪŋ/
Definition
the act of handling something in a careless or improper manner.
Examples
- The mishandling of sensitive information can result in serious security breaches.
- His mishandling of the situation escalated the conflict between the two parties.
- The company faced backlash due to the mishandling of customer complaints.
Meaning
Mishandling refers to managing or dealing with something poorly or ineffectively, which can lead to negative outcomes.
Synonyms
- mismanagement
- poor handling
- ineptitude
- bungling
- mismatch
