as in to misconduct
to manage badly
the business was mismanaged so seriously that it eventually had to declare bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of mismanage
Founders often mismanage their crucial first sales hire, mistakenly seeking candidates suited for large corporations.
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Kate Morgan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Her ability to mismanage several things at once is truly remarkable.
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John Phillips,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Kate Morgan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Her ability to mismanage several things at once is truly remarkable.
—
John Phillips,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mismanage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismanage
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In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.
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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
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Judge Sullivan concluded in his June 25 decision to order Blanche to release more information or explain himself that Blanche had likely violated the transparency law.
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Guests were reportedly required to sign nondisclosure agreements before receiving any event details (although the NDAs were said not to have included any penalties for violating the terms).
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The heat wave has gone down in history as being grossly mishandled by the city.
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The two sides publicly savaged each other, with dueling allegations of mishandling forensic evidence, among other things.
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But a ruling class that systematically blinds itself to the most profound longings of human beings will misunderstand and misgovern those under its sway.
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For more on how attackers can abuse connected devices, see our report on how the FBI warned that more than 1 million Android devices were hijacked by malware.
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Some dogs fear brooms, vacuum cleaners or other household products, particularly if they’ve been hurt or abused in the past.
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“Mismanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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