Misspend
verb
To use something, especially time or money, in a bad or wasteful way.
He misspent his youth doing things that caused harm to himself and others.
Often appears as...
- misspend one's youth
- misspend resources
verb
To use something, especially time or money, in a bad or wasteful way.
He misspent his youth doing things that caused harm to himself and others.
Often appears as...
- misspend one's youth
- misspend resources
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Carries a judgemental tone, suggests poor judgement or improper behavior.
The charity faced criticism for misspending donations.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Often used in informal contexts to criticize or regret past actions.
Looking back, I misspent so much time playing video games.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Regret
Can express personal remorse over misuse of personal resources.
I misspent my inheritance within a year and regretted it.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Carries a judgemental tone, suggests poor judgement or improper behavior.
The charity faced criticism for misspending donations.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Often used in informal contexts to criticize or regret past actions.
Looking back, I misspent so much time playing video games.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Regret
Can express personal remorse over misuse of personal resources.
I misspent my inheritance within a year and regretted it.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Carries a judgemental tone, suggests poor judgement or improper behavior.
The charity faced criticism for misspending donations.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Often used in informal contexts to criticize or regret past actions.
Looking back, I misspent so much time playing video games.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Regret
Can express personal remorse over misuse of personal resources.
I misspent my inheritance within a year and regretted it.
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Quote examples
Mercedes Schlapp
American Public Servant
On the IRS website, they claim to be one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. The IRS officials might know how to collect taxes, but surely know how to misspend the funds.
Quote examples
Mercedes Schlapp
American Public Servant
On the IRS website, they claim to be one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. The IRS officials might know how to collect taxes, but surely know how to misspend the funds.
Example 1 of 1
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