Synonyms of mismanagement

mismanagement

noun

as in mishandling

Related Words

• mishandling
• misuse
• abuse
• misapplication
• mismanaging
• mistreatment
• perversion
• maltreatment
• ill-treatment
• misusage
• destruction
• misemployment
• wrecking
• misutilization
• ill-usage
• spoiling
• corruption
• desecration
• debasement
• damage
• profanation
• prostitution
• ruin

Dissimilar Words

• use
• application
• employment
• utilization

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mismanagement

That’s because some important things happened after the decades of pension mismanagement — but before Lamont became governor. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

And the fact that Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb and Jalen Ramsey, the three Pro Bowl talents Miami traded draft picks to acquire during Grier’s run as the team’s top executive stretch, are gone doesn’t make the roster mismanagement easier to stomach. — Omar Kelly august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

His critics seized on the decision as an example of financial mismanagement, although the building was used as collateral under former party chairs as well. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

In Turkey, a decade of monetary mismanagement climaxed in 2001 with a stock market crash and massive currency devaluation. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Their demonstrations against malpractice and mismanagement in national college-level qualifying examinations ultimately led to the resignation of the union education minister and sparked hopes of wider reforms in education. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

As examples of the mismanagement, Yiannas noted the outbreak’s extreme size—already well over double the typical number of cases seen in recent years—as well as mixed messaging and confusion among consumers. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Granger and Carlson became locked in a bitter feud with Abernethy, with each side accusing the other of mismanagement. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Chadwick Boseman’s brothers filed a petition last week seeking control of the late actor’s estate, accusing their brother’s widow of mismanagement and failing to distribute the assets. — Lindsay Good, NBC news, 23 July 2026