Mishandle

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈhændəl/

Definitions of mishandle

verb to handle or manage (something) poorly or incompetently

Example Sentences

A1 Do not mishandle the fragile package.

A2 The new employee mishandled the customer complaint.

B1 The company faced legal consequences for mishandling sensitive data.

B2 The politician was criticized for mishandling the crisis situation.

C1 The manager was accused of mishandling funds.

C2 The pilot was fired for mishandling the emergency landing.

Examples of mishandle in a Sentence

formal The company cannot afford to mishandle sensitive customer data.

informal You shouldn't mishandle fragile items like that.

slang Don't be so clumsy and mishandle the equipment.

figurative It's important not to mishandle the truth in delicate situations.

Grammatical Forms of mishandle

• past tense: mishandled
• plural: mishandles
• comparative: more mishandled
• superlative: most mishandled
• present tense: mishandle
• future tense: will mishandle
• perfect tense: have mishandled
• continuous tense: mishandling
• singular: mishandle
• positive degree: mishandle
• infinitive: to mishandle
• gerund: mishandling
• participle: mishandled

Origin and Evolution of mishandle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mishandle' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' and the word 'handle' meaning 'to touch or hold with the hands'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mishandle' has retained its original meaning of handling something incorrectly or poorly, but it has also expanded to include the idea of mismanaging or mistreating something or someone.