Examples

处置失当

mismanage; mishandle

敌军调动慌忙，举措失当。

The enemy manoeuvred his troops in a disorderly way and made false moves.

一时清急，言语失当。

失当之处。

They debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation.

他们辩论那项立法案的得当或失当。