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misemploy

/ˌmɪs.ɪmˈplɔɪ/

Translations

misemployverb

misemployed

Past Simple

misemployed

Past Participle

misemploying

Gerund

/ˌmɪs.ɪmˈplɔɪ/

mal utiliser

The company was criticized for misemploying its resources on unnecessary projects.

L’entreprise a été critiquée pour avoir mal utilisé ses ressources dans des projets inutiles.

Additional translations

affecter à un poste inadaptéEmploi d’une personne dans une fonction qui ne correspond pas à ses compétences.

Synonyms

misemployverb

To use something in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.

The company was criticized for misemploying its resources on unnecessary projects.

To employ someone in a role that is not suitable for their skills or qualifications.

The manager misemployed the new hire by assigning them tasks outside their expertise.