Misemploy

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈɛmpɫɔɪ/

Misemploy (verb)

  1. to use something for the wrong purpose, so it does not work well or helps the wrong people
  2. to give a person a task or role that does not fit their skills or training

Examples

  • You misemploy your time when you scroll instead of studying.
  • They misemploy the money by spending it on things they do not need.