mismanage
verb (used with or without object)
to manage incompetently or dishonestly.
has mismanaged
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present perfectof mismanage (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Judge Williams said: "There is no evidence she has mismanaged any animals or caused any animals harm."
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2025
Wayde Hunter, president of the North Valley Coalition of Concerned Citizens, has long said Sunshine Canyon has mismanaged its operations in the northern San Fernando Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025
As Emma matures, she must face some harsh truths about herself and how she has mismanaged others.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2020
In fact, things got so bad that a group of local businesspeople sued the ports authority, claiming the agency has mismanaged the sale.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 20, 2017
That Jowett is a very decent fellow, and did his part well; but he has mismanaged the letters somehow.
From Great Uncle Hoot-Toot by Mrs. Molesworth
