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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mismanage mishandling botch bungle fumble blunder err mistake slip trip stumble flub fluff muddle misdirect misguide misconduct misgovern misrule mistreat misuse abuse neglect mis administer misapply misappropriate misinterpret misjudge mislead misplace misrepresent mistime misunderstand misutilize botch foul goof lapse mess snafu spoil waste

    Meaning of Mishandle

    The primary meaning of the word "Mishandle" is to handle something clumsily or ineptly.

    Definitions

    • To handle something clumsily or ineptly, often causing damage or problems
    • To deal with a situation or person poorly or ineffectively
    • To manage or direct something badly, often resulting in failure or harm

    Etymology of Mishandle

    The word "Mishandle" originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "badly", and the verb "handle" meaning "to manage" or "to direct"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe clumsy or inept management, often resulting in negative consequences

    Example Uses

    • The company mishandled the crisis, leading to a significant loss of public trust
    • She mishandled the situation, causing unnecessary tension and conflict
    • The government was accused of mishandling the economy, leading to widespread poverty and unemployment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    handle manage direct govern administer supervise oversee control regulate coordinate organize facilitate expedite streamline optimize perfect improve enhance refine polish fine-tune rectify correct amend repair restore redeem

    Related Nouns

    mistake error blunder fault flaw defect weakness shortcoming failing mishap misadventure calamity catastrophe disaster accident incident slip lapse trip stumble fumble botch bungle snafu mess chaos confusion disarray

    Related Verbs

    mismanage botch bungle fumble blunder err mistake slip trip stumble flub fluff muddle misdirect misguide misconduct misgovern misrule mistreat misuse abuse neglect misadminister misapply misappropriate misinterpret misjudge mislead misplace misrepresent

    Related Adjectives

    clumsy inept incompetent inefficient ineffective unskilled untrained inexperienced careless reckless irresponsible negligent thoughtless inconsiderate insensitive injudicious imprudent ill-advised misguided misdirected mishandled botched bungled flawed defective weak faulty erroneous mistaken