misjudge

[ mis-juhj ]

verb (used with or without object)

misjudged, misjudging.

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 Word Forms

• 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

Third, the US strategy of directing its initial focus on Ukraine may have been misjudged.

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In response, the Colossal researchers say they feel misjudged.

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There are no dramatic revelations, but it is still sobering to see the military's conclusions about how it misjudged Hamas's intentions and underestimated its capabilities laid out in black and white.

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Cramps can creep up on those who misjudge their pre-match routine.

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In a social media post, Gwynne said he apologised for any offence caused by the "badly misjudged" comments.

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Related Words

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