Definitions

1. verb

to govern or manage poorly; to rule or direct in a way that is unsuitable or inefficient.

“The city’s misgoverned economy has led to widespread poverty and unemployment.”

2. noun

a system of poor or inefficient government; mismanagement.

“The country’s misgovern has led to widespread corruption and human rights abuses.”

3. verb (transitive)

to govern or manage (a place, organization, etc.) poorly.

“The new administration has been accused of misgoverning the country’s economy.”