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mishandling

[/mɪsˈhændlɪŋ/]
noun/gerundpl: mishandlings
manuseio inadequado, manipulação incorreta
1. The act of handling something badly, carelessly, or improperly; rough or inappropriate treatment
The mishandling of the fragile equipment caused significant damage.
O manuseio inadequado do equipamento frágil causou danos significativos.
2. Poor management or administration of a situation, funds, or responsibility
The government faced criticism for the mishandling of the crisis.
O governo enfrentou críticas pelo manuseio inadequado da crise.
3. Improper or careless treatment of data, information, or sensitive materials
Mishandling of patient records can lead to legal consequences.
O manuseio inadequado de registros de pacientes pode resultar em consequências legais.
Synonyms
mismanagementbunglingmaladministrationcareless treatmentrough handling
Antonyms
careful handlingproper managementgood administration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manuseio inadequado, manipulação errada
Most common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manuseio errado, jogo de cintura inadequado
Colloquial usage in conversational Portuguese
São Paulo
manuseio incorreto, administração inadequada
More formal business and technical contexts
Portugal
má manipulação, tratamento inadequado
Formal and official communications

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough handling
dropping the ball
making a mess of something
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