mismanage
verb (used with or without object)
to manage incompetently or dishonestly.
mismanagement
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a word derived from
mismanage.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Fain won election in 2023 by fewer than 500 votes on a promise of reform, but his tenure has been marred by allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
"There was serious misconduct and mismanagement in the administration of the charity she founded, Fashion for Relief," the ruling said.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
"This is another mismanagement by Japan at the ongoing Asian Games," Pakistan captain Murad Jehan said from the bus in an Instagram video.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
This enforced scarcity, according to enthusiasts, will protect Bitcoin’s value from inflation and mismanagement.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
“There are too many things to report now for the news to catch it all. But if you look at the history of crisis mismanagement, it’s an easy prediction.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
