mismanage

[ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ]

mismanage Definition

to handle or control something poorly or badly, resulting in problems or failure.

Using mismanage: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company was mismanaged and eventually went bankrupt.

  • Example

    He has been accused of mismanaging the funds.

  • Example

    The coach was fired for mismanaging the team.

mismanage Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mismanage

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Summary: mismanage in Brief

The verb 'mismanage' [ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ] means to handle or control something poorly or badly, resulting in problems or failure. It is often used in a professional context, such as a company or team being mismanaged, and can be replaced with 'mishandle.' Informally, it can be replaced with 'mess up' or 'screw up.'