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What is another word for Mishandling? – 115 Mishandling Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mismanagement maladministration misgovernance misconduct misbehavior wrongdoing abuse neglect mistreatment malpractice misfeasance nonfeasance misguidance misdirection blundering bungling botching fouling muddling mishandling fumbling stumbling erring slips lapses mistakes errors gaucherie ineptness incompetence ineptitude unskillfulness clumsiness carelessness thoughtlessness recklessness irresponsibility dereliction

    Meaning of Mishandling

    The primary meaning of the word "Mishandling" refers to the act of handling something, especially a situation or a person, poorly or inadequately.

    Definitions

    • The act of handling something poorly or inadequately
    • * Treatment of someone or something that is rough or unskilled
    • * Mismanagement or maladministration of a situation or organization

    Etymology of Mishandling

    The word "Mishandling" originates from the combination of "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "handling" (meaning the act of managing or controlling something)
    The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of managing or controlling something poorly, and has since expanded to include a range of related meanings

    Example Uses

    • The company was fined for mishandling customer data
    • * The government was criticized for mishandling the crisis
    • * The nurse was accused of mishandling the patient's medication

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    proper handling good management skilled management effective governance proper treatment adequate care responsible behavior careful handling meticulous management competent leadership able administration prudent governance thoughtful management diligent care thorough handling efficient management expert control

    Related Nouns

    management administration governance leadership handling treatment care maintenance supervision direction guidance regulation control oversight stewardship custodianship trusteeship supervision direction

    Related Verbs

    manage administer govern lead handle treat care maintain supervise direct guide regulate control oversee steward custodize trust mismanage maladminister misgovern

    Related Adjectives

    proper good skilled effective responsible careful competent able prudent thoughtful diligent thorough efficient expert poor inadequate inept incompetent careless reckless irresponsible