misjudge

/ˈmɪsdʒuːdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to form a mistaken opinion or judgment about someone or something

“She misjudged the situation and got into trouble.”

2. verb

to estimate or assess something incorrectly

“He misjudged the time it would take to finish the project.”

3. verb

to judge or evaluate someone or something unfairly

“The teacher misjudged the student’s abilities and gave him an easy assignment.”

4. noun

a mistaken opinion or judgment about someone or something

“Her misjudgment of the situation led to a series of unfortunate events.”

5. noun

the act of forming or holding a mistaken opinion or judgment

“The team’s misjudgment of the opponent’s strategy cost them the game.”

Synonyms

  • misassess
  • misestimate
  • overestimate

Antonyms

  • assess
  • estimate
  • judge