be wrong

VERB

misjudge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

miscalculate misconstrue misunderstand overestimate overrate underestimate

STRONG

dogmatize err misapprehend misconceive mistake prejudge presume presuppose stumble suppose underrate

WEAK

bark up wrong tree be misled be overcritical be partial be unfair come to hasty conclusion drop the ball miscomprehend misconjecture misdeem misreckon miss by a mile misthink put foot in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

get perceive understand

STRONG

comprehend disbelieve

WEAK

figure judge well

VERB

mistake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse miscalculate misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misread overestimate overlook underestimate

STRONG

addle blunder botch bungle confound err fail goof jumble lapse misapprehend misconceive miscount miss omit slip snarl tangle

WEAK

be off the mark deceive oneself get wrong have wrong impression make a mess misdeem misknow miss the boat not know put foot in slip up take for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

understand

STRONG

accomplish achieve clear up correct do well fix succeed uncomplicate

WEAK

be certain be sure comprehend interpret perceive

Example Sentences

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That turned out to be wrong, because such “extensive rulemaking went beyond rules and became actually legislative in nature,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Except it was never the intention - and it seems to be wrong in law and VAR protocol.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Zelensky sent an open letter calling for a direct negotiations, writing that it would be "wrong to simply wait" for the conflict to once again become the focus of US attention.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Nonetheless, even if there is an understandable post-earnings dip, it would be wrong to assume that Casey’s run is done.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

I guess it would be wrong of me to nudge her to find out.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

be wrong

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