misimprove

/mɪsɪmˈproʊv/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something worse or less effective; to impair or deteriorate the quality of something

“The new policy misimproved the company’s already struggling finances.”

2. verb

to fail to improve something, especially an opportunity or a situation

“She misimproved her chances of getting the job by dressing inappropriately for the interview.”

3. noun

a failure to improve something, especially an opportunity or a situation

“The misimprovement of the team’s performance was a major concern for the coach.”

4. noun

a deteriorated or impaired condition of something

“The misimprovement of the environment has become a pressing issue for many communities.”

Synonyms

  • deteriorate
  • impair
  • worsen

Antonyms

  • enhance
  • improve