mismanagement

noun

mis·​management

"+

: corrupt or improper management

an early history of scandal or mismanagement

—American Guide Series: New York City

the bankruptcy of the business was directly due to mismanagement

Word History

Etymology

mis- entry 1 + management

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Rhymes for mismanagement

• management