misjudge

[ mis-juhj ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·judged, mis·judg·ing.

1. to judge, estimate, or value wrongly or unjustly.

misjudge

/ ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ /

verb

1. to judge (a person or persons) wrongly or unfairly

Derived Forms

• ˌmisˈjudger, noun
• ˌmisˈjudgment, noun

Other Words From

• mis·judger noun
• mis·judging·ly adverb
• mis·judgment especially British, mis·judgement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misjudge¹

First recorded in 1525–35; mis- ¹ + judge

Example Sentences

“Remember, payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on the workers. It’s not a corporate tax, it’s a tax on the workers,” said Kruger, adding “I believe the governor did misjudge this.”

From Seattle Times

Did critics misjudge their cinematic worth back then?

From Salon

Did critics misjudge their cinematic worth back then?

From Salon

But Forest rallied and Argentina international Dominguez leveled seven minutes later in the 65th with a looping header that Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken appeared to misjudge.

From Washington Times

The resulting “You’d pay no more than” quote would cost schools money if they miss or misjudge assets that families could otherwise tap to pay more tuition.

From New York Times

Related Words

• miscalculate
• misconstrue
• misunderstand
• overestimate
• overrate
• underestimate