mismanagement

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt/

Definition

The act of organizing or controlling something in a careless, inefficient, or dishonest way.

Examples

• The project failed due to gross mismanagement of the allocated budget.

• Employees complained about the constant mismanagement of daily operations.

• The scandal was a direct result of the systemic mismanagement of company funds.

Synonyms of mismanagement

Words with a similar meaning to mismanagement:

• neglect
• incompetence
• maladministration
• bungling

Antonyms of mismanagement

Words with the opposite meaning to mismanagement:

• administration
• efficiency

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