misgrade

/mɪzˈgreɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to give an undeserved or unjustifiably high grade to someone

“The teacher was accused of misgrading her students to make them feel more confident.”

2. noun

an undeserved or unjustifiably high grade given to someone

“The student received a misgrade on the exam and had to retake it.”

Synonyms

  • inflated grade
  • overgrade

Antonyms

  • inadequate grade
  • undergrade