Mishandling

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈhændlɪŋ/

Definitions of mishandling

noun the action or process of handling or managing something poorly or incompetently

Example Sentences

A1 Mishandling of fragile items can lead to breakage.

A2 The mishandling of customer complaints can result in negative reviews.

B1 Proper training can help prevent mishandling of sensitive information.

B2 The company faced legal consequences due to mishandling of hazardous materials.

C1 The mishandling of funds by the executive team led to a financial scandal.

C2 The mishandling of the situation by the authorities caused public outrage.

Examples of mishandling in a Sentence

formal The mishandling of sensitive information can have serious consequences.

informal You need to be careful to avoid mishandling the fragile items.

slang Don't mess up the project by mishandling the equipment.

figurative Mishandling relationships can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.

Grammatical Forms of mishandling

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

Origin and Evolution of mishandling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mishandling' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and 'handling' meaning to manage or deal with.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mishandling' has retained its original meaning of handling something poorly or incorrectly. It is commonly used in contexts related to mistakes, errors, or mismanagement.