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Meaning of misjudgment
The primary meaning of "misjudgment" refers to a mistaken or incorrect judgment or decision.
Etymology of misjudgment
The word "misjudgment" has its roots in the Old English words "mis" (meaning "wrongly" or "badly") and "dōm" (meaning "judgment" or "decision"), with the prefix "mis-" being added to "judgment" to indicate a negative or incorrect outcome.
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a mistaken or incorrect judgment or decision.
Synonyms
misconception
miscalculation
mistake
error
misstep
blunder
faux pas
misinterpretation
misreading
misapprehension
misunderstanding
misestimation
overestimation
underestimation
misvaluation
misprision
false impression
wrong impression
incorrect assumption
faulty assumption
misguided notion
incorrect opinion
wrong opinion
ill-conceived idea
ill-judged decision
poorly judged decision
misguided decision
unwise decision
imprudent decision
injudicious decision
ill-advised decision
unconsidered decision
rash decision
hasty decision
precipitate decision
Definitions
- A wrong or mistaken judgment or decision, especially one that is based on a misinterpretation or mis understanding of the situation.
- A failure to judge or assess something correctly, resulting in an incorrect or unjust outcome.
Usage Examples
- The company's misjudgment of the market led to a significant financial loss.
- The judge's misjudgment of the defendant's character led to a harsher sentence than necessary.
- The doctor's misjudgment of the patient's symptoms led to a delayed diagnosis.
Antonyms
accurate assessment
correct decision
good judgment
informed opinion
just verdict
prudent choice
rational decision
right choice
sagacious decision
sensible judgment
shrewd decision
sound judgment
wise decision
astute judgment
discerning decision
fair verdict
intelligent decision
keen judgment
level-headed decision
perceptive decision
reasoned decision