mismanaged (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒd/
Definition
Managed badly or incorrectly, especially in a way that leads to failure or problems.
Examples
The project was mismanaged from the start, leading to delays and budget overruns.
Critics argued that the government had mismanaged the relief efforts after the disaster.
She felt her career had been mismanaged due to poor guidance from her previous employer.
How to Use mismanaged
- mismanaged by (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the person or entity responsible for the poor management. — "The crisis was mismanaged by an inexperienced team."
- mismanaged to (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates that someone failed to achieve something they intended to, often due to poor planning or execution. — "He mismanaged to lose the tickets just before the concert."
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