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.
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The police mishandled the investigation and missed important evidence.
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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.'
