mishandled

[ˌmɪsˈhændld]

mishandled Definition

  • 1to handle something badly or incorrectly
  • 2to treat someone or something in a careless or incompetent way

Using mishandled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mishandled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company mishandled the customer's complaint and lost their business.

  • Example

    The police mishandled the investigation and missed important evidence.

  • Example

    The nurse mishandled the medication and caused harm to the patient.

mishandled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mishandled

Antonyms for mishandled

  • handled well
  • managed properly
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Summary: mishandled in Brief

'Mishandled' [ˌmɪsˈhændld] means to handle something badly or incorrectly, or to treat someone or something in a careless or incompetent way. It is often used to describe situations where mistakes or errors have been made, such as 'The company mishandled the customer's complaint and lost their business.' Synonyms include 'botched,' 'bungled,' and 'mismanaged.'