misspend
verb (used with object)
to spend wrongly or unwisely; squander; waste.
misspending
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present participleof misspend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The rules will soon establish a strong, streamlined process to limit misspending, with required financial and programmatic audits and streamlined alternatives for smaller scholarship organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“If we end up misspending a couple of hundred billion dollars, I think that that is going to be very unfortunate, obviously,” Zuckerberg said in a September podcast.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
Top job: California controller Biggest splash: During Yee’s tenure as controller, her agency uncovered tens of millions of dollars of local government misspending and questionable financial practices at state agencies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2024
In February, a Manhattan jury found Wayne LaPierre, the longtime leader of the N.R.A., liable for misspending $5.4 million of the organization’s money.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
The women next door have another reproach: Maria Isabel is misspending the hard-earned money, $100 to $150 a month, that Enrique diligently sends his daughter.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
