mishandled

verb

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈhændld/

Definition

Managed, treated, or dealt with something in an incompetent, careless, or improper way.

Examples

• The company mishandled the crisis, leading to a significant loss of public trust.

• Evidence in the trial was mishandled by the police, rendering it inadmissible in court.

• He completely mishandled the situation by shouting at the client instead of listening to their concerns.

Synonyms of mishandled

Words with a similar meaning to mishandled:

• botched
• mismanaged
• bungled
• maladministered

Antonyms of mishandled

Words with the opposite meaning to mishandled:

• handled
• managed

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