Definitions

1. noun

A misused or unproductive effort or action, often resulting from a misunderstanding or incorrect assumption.

“The project’s mislabor was evident in its failure to meet its original objectives within the given timeframe.”

2. verb

To work or act in an inefficient or unproductive manner, often due to a lack of understanding or correct information.

“After hours of mislaboring on the project, she realized that she needed to start over from the beginning.”