misspent
Americanverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of misspent
First recorded in 1425–75, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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The workers’ coordinated front is going up against a school district facing leadership turmoil and suspicion of misspent funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
She plans out every part of the trip to avoid even one misspent moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
It believes that much of that funding has been misspent.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
Slingerland, who earned about $400,000 annually leading the nonprofit, also said in his plea agreement that he misspent more than $600,000 of the group’s funds and put personal expenses on the organization’s American Express card.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
“This can’t be the first time an unauthorized person misspent money.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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