How Do You Spell MISGOVERN?

Pronunciation: [mɪsɡˈʌvən] (IPA)

The word "misgovern" can be spelled easily if you understand its phonetic transcription. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is pronounced as /mɪsˈɡʌvərn/. The word consists of two syllables, "mis" which is pronounced as /mɪs/ and "govern" which is pronounced as /ˈɡʌvərn/. When you combine these two syllables, you get the word "misgovern", which means to govern or manage poorly. Remembering the phonetic transcription of this word can help you spell it correctly without any difficulty.

MISGOVERN Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "misgovern" refers to the act or process of governing in an ineffective, incompetent, or unjust manner. It implies a failure or inability to properly manage or rule over a country, organization, or group of people. An entity, whether it be a government, administration, or authority, can be accused of misgoverning when its decisions and actions result in negative consequences, unhappiness, or harm to those it is responsible for.

   The term embodies the idea of ruling with poor judgement, inefficiency, or corruption, often leading to a state of disorder, unrest, or discontent among the governed. Misgovernance can manifest in various ways, such as the misallocation of resources, the neglect or violation of human rights, the failure to enforce laws or regulations, or the inability to provide basic services or infrastructure.

   The consequences of misgovernance can be severe, compromising the stability, development, and well-being of a nation or organization. It can damage the trust and legitimacy of those in power, eroding public confidence and generating anger or resentment among the people. Misgovernance often prompts calls for change, reform, or even revolution, as those affected seek an alternative leadership that is more competent, fair, and accountable.

   Overall, "misgovern" encapsulates a negative appraisal of leadership or governance, highlighting the detrimental effects of inadequate or misguided management on the governed population.

2. To govern ill; to administer unfaithfully.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISGOVERN

• nisgovern
• kisgovern
• jisgovern
• musgovern
• mjsgovern
• mksgovern
• mosgovern
• m9sgovern
• m8sgovern
• miagovern
• mizgovern
• mixgovern
• midgovern
• miegovern
• miwgovern
• misfovern
• misvovern
• misbovern
• misfgovern
• mishgovern
• missgovern
• misgoten
• misgouverne

Etymology of MISGOVERN

The word "misgovern" is derived from two root words: "mis-" and "govern".

The prefix "mis-" is derived from Middle English and Old French, and it generally means "wrongly" or "badly". It is often used to indicate incorrectness or negation.

The word "govern" originated from the Old French word "governer", which was derived from the Latin word "gubernare", meaning "to steer" or "to govern". It has roots in maritime terminology, referring to the steering or piloting of a ship.

Therefore, when "mis-" is combined with "govern", the word "misgovern" is formed, implying the act of governing or ruling incorrectly, poorly, or in a misguided manner.

Similar spelling word for MISGOVERN

• McGovern.

Conjugate verb Misgovern

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misgoverned

you would have misgoverned

he/she/it would have misgoverned

we would have misgoverned

they would have misgoverned

I would have misgovern

you would have misgovern

he/she/it would have misgovern

we would have misgovern

they would have misgovern

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been misgoverning

you would have been misgoverning

he/she/it would have been misgoverning

we would have been misgoverning

they would have been misgoverning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would misgovern

you would misgovern

he/she/it would misgovern

we would misgovern

they would misgovern

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be misgoverning

you would be misgoverning

he/she/it would be misgoverning

we would be misgoverning

they would be misgoverning

FUTURE

I will misgovern

you will misgovern

he/she/it will misgovern

we will misgovern

they will misgovern

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misgoverning

you will be misgoverning

he/she/it will be misgoverning

we will be misgoverning

they will be misgoverning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misgoverned

you will have misgoverned

he/she/it will have misgoverned

we will have misgoverned

they will have misgoverned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misgoverning

you will have been misgoverning

he/she/it will have been misgoverning

we will have been misgoverning

they will have been misgoverning

IMPERATIVE

you misgovern

we let´s misgovern

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misgovern

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misgoverning

you were misgoverning

he/she/it was misgoverning

we were misgoverning

they were misgoverning

PAST PARTICIPLE

misgoverned

PAST PERFECT

I had misgoverned

you had misgoverned

he/she/it had misgoverned

we had misgoverned

they had misgoverned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misgoverning

you had been misgoverning

he/she/it had been misgoverning

we had been misgoverning

they had been misgoverning

PRESENT

I misgovern

you misgovern

he/she/it misgoverns

we misgovern

they misgovern

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misgoverning

you are misgoverning

he/she/it is misgoverning

we are misgoverning

they are misgoverning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misgoverning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misgoverned

you have misgoverned

he/she/it has misgoverned

we have misgoverned

they have misgoverned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misgoverning

you have been misgoverning

he/she/it has been misgoverning

we have been misgoverning

they have been misgoverning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misgovern

SIMPLE PAST

I misgoverned

you misgoverned

he/she/it misgoverned

we misgoverned

they misgoverned