1. instances of using something incorrectly, inappropriately, or for the wrong purpose
Usage: plural form; formal
2. instances of putting someone in a job or position unsuitable for their skills or abilities
Usage: plural form; formal

Examples

• The report documented several misemployments of company funds.
• Misemployments of technology in the classroom can hinder rather than help learning.
• The manager's misemployments of staff led to inefficiency and low morale.
• Critics pointed out the misemployments of scientific research for unethical purposes.
• Budget misemployments resulted in wasted resources and project delays.
• The consultant identified multiple misemployments of the new software system.