1. the act of dealing with something badly or incorrectly

Examples

• The mishandling of the crisis led to public outrage.
• His mishandling of the delicate equipment caused it to break.
• The company’s mishandling of customer complaints damaged its reputation.
• The mishandling of confidential information resulted in a security breach.
• Poor training led to the mishandling of hazardous materials.
• The politician’s mishandling of the scandal cost him the election.