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ineffectively-managed

|in-ef-fec-tive-ly-man-aged|

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/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli ˈmænɪdʒd/

poor management

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ineffectively-managed' originates from the combination of 'ineffective' and 'manage', where 'ineffective' comes from Latin 'ineffectivus', meaning 'not producing the desired effect', and 'manage' from Italian 'maneggiare', meaning 'to handle'.

Historical Evolution

'ineffectively-managed' evolved from the combination of 'ineffective' and 'manage', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'ineffective' meant 'not producing the desired effect', and 'manage' meant 'to handle'. Together, they evolved to describe something that is not managed successfully.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed in a way that is not effective or successful.

The project was ineffectively-managed, leading to delays and cost overruns.

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Last updated: 2025/06/29 12:56