misspent
Americanverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of misspent
First recorded in 1425–75, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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At the time, a county spokesperson declined to comment on whether any money had been misspent, stating only that the decision was made “without stating a specific breach of contract by the other party.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
She plans out every part of the trip to avoid even one misspent moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
“There was no wrongdoing or things being hidden or money misspent or being stolen. What he’s saying, there’s nothing of that, you know?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025
He alleges that some government officials hoped to bypass the legal requirements, including public consultation, that are supposed to prevent taxpayers' money from being misspent.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024
“This can’t be the first time an unauthorized person misspent money.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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