misspend
To spend poorly, incorrectly or unwiselyTo spend poorly, incorrectly or unwisely.
» The money that politicians misspend isn't theirs, but ours.
Meaning
1 sensesTo spend poorly, incorrectly or unwisely.
I misspent my youth making friends and meeting people. Wait a minute: that's the secret of my success!
spend time badly or unwisely
Examples
2 sentencesThe money that politicians misspend isn't theirs, but ours.
The Obama Administration is committed to saving you money. We are hunting down misspent tax dollars through the Campaign to Cut Waste.
deDie Regierung Obama ist dem pfleglichen Umgang mit Ihrem Geld verpflichtet. In unserem „Einsatz zur Beschränkung von Verlusten“ spüren wir gezielt nach Missverwendung von Steuergeldern.
Origin
From Middle English misspenden, equivalent to mis- + spend.From Middle English misspenden, equivalent to mis- + spend.
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Forms
misspends, misspending, misspent, misspentWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle