mishandling
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //mɪsˈhændlɪŋ//
KK: /mɪsˈhændlɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of handling something incorrectly or carelessly, leading to problems or mistakes.
Example
The mishandling of the documents caused delays in the project.
Conversation
Did you hear about the project delays due to mishandling of resources?
Yeah, it's frustrating to see how things could have been managed better.
I can't believe they let it get to this point with such poor mishandling.
Exactly! Hopefully, they learn from this and improve in the future.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mismanagement
mistake
error
Antonyms
management
success
accuracy
verb
Definition
To manage or deal with something in a careless or improper way.
Example
The mishandling of the documents led to a delay in the project.
Tense Forms
Past: mishandled
Past Participle: mishandled
Conversation
Did you see how he mishandling the ball during the game yesterday?
Yeah, it was surprising to watch!
I wonder if he was just nervous or something.
Root Explanation
Mishandling → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "handle" (from Old English "handlian", meaning to manage or deal with). The word "mishandling" means managing or dealing with something in a wrong or bad way.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'handle' meaning to manage — mishandling is when something is managed in the wrong way.
Visually Confused Words
sandling
handling
sandaling