Synonyms for

Mishandled

Verb / mɪˈshændʌld / Another word for mishandled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mishandled means to handle or manage something incorrectly or incompetently.

Synonyms & similar words

muckup mismanage foulup bungle bollixup fluff muff bollocks botch messup misconduct spoil ballup bollocksup bumble bodge blow mishandle botchup louseup fumble flub bobble fuckup bollix mishandle misplay mismanage misuse bungle botch fumble blunder flub muff ruin spoil wreck misdirect misapply misexecute misgovern misconduct

Example sentences

  1. 1. She mishandled the delicate documents and now they are torn.
  2. 2. The chef mishandled the ingredients, resulting in a terrible tasting dish.
  3. 3. The teacher scolded the student for mishandling the classroom equipment.
  4. 4. The mechanic mishandled the engine, causing further damage.
  5. 5. The babysitter mishandled the baby's bottle and spilled the milk everywhere.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 2. 'Mistakes are proof that you are trying.' - Unknown
  • 3. 'It's not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us.' - Rachel Wolchin

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