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Meaning of misjudge
The primary meaning of the word "misjudge" is to form an incorrect opinion or assessment of someone or something.
Etymology of misjudge
The word "misjudge" originates from the Old English words "mis" meaning "wrongly" and "dēman" or "demian" meaning "to judge" or "to deem"
The prefix "mis-" is used to indicate a wrong or false action, and "judge" comes from the Old French word "juger" which is derived from the Latin word "iudicare" meaning "to judge"
Synonyms
misinterpret
misunderstand
miscalculate
misread
misestimate
misapprehend
mistaken
misleading
deceived
deluded
confused
perplexed
bemused
bewildered
flummoxed
puzzled
mystified
miscomprehend
misconstrue
misperceive
mistake
err
blunder
slip
trip
stumble
falter
fail
overlook
overestimate
underestimate
misreckon
misgauge
misassess
Definitions
- To form an incorrect opinion or assessment of someone or something
- To judge someone or something incorrectly or unfairly
- To make an incorrect or unjust judgment about someone or something
Usage Examples
- The coach misjudged the player's abilities and didn't give them a chance to play
- She misjudged the distance and ended up losing her way in the woods
- He misjudged the situation and made a decision that ultimately led to failure
Antonyms
accurately assess
correctly evaluate
fairly judge
justly appraise
properly estimate
rightly discern
wisely consider
astutely perceive
keenly observe
sagely understand
sensibly comprehend
shrewdly appreciate
soundly analyze
thoroughly examine
carefully consider
diligently evaluate
meticulously assess
precisely calculate
scrupulously judge