Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mismanage
verb
/ˌmɪsˈmæn.ɪdʒ/
Definition
To handle or control something ineffectively or carelessly.
Examples
- The company began to mismanage its finances, resulting in heavy losses.
- Her tendency to mismanage her time often led to missed deadlines.
- Inexperienced leaders can easily mismanage a project.
Meaning
Mismanage refers to the poor management or handling of a situation, resource, or organization, leading to negative outcomes.
Synonyms
- misdirect
- bungle
- misallocate
- misgovern
- botch
