What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mismount
Example
She fell off the horse because she mismounted. [mismounted: past tense verb]
Example
The bike rack was installed incorrectly, causing the bikes to mismount. [mismount: verb]
mismanage
Example
The company went bankrupt because the CEO mismanaged the finances. [mismanaged: past tense verb]
Example
The coach was fired for mismanaging the team and losing too many games. [mismanaging: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mismanage is more commonly used than mismount in everyday language, as it has a broader range of applications and is more relevant to various aspects of life.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mismount and mismanage?
Both mismount and mismanage are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
