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Definitions

misjudge

[mis-juhj] / mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ /
VERB
get the wrong idea
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 be wrong 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

Example Sentences

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When central bankers misjudge the moment, markets adjust quickly, and policy makers are forced to follow.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

Without accounting for this process, models may misjudge how carbon moves through the ocean and how the system responds to environmental stress.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Cramps can creep up on those who misjudge their pre-match routine.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

“It’s one thing to make a mistake or misjudge something or be ignorant,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

The stakes are higher of course, play the wrong song in a tavern and people might hiss you, but misjudge an entire town and things can get uglier than that.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.