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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Wildlife rescuers, who believe the in-flight Canada goose may have become tired and misjudged its landing, said it suffered just a few cuts and was set to make a swift return to the wild.

From BBC

Your girlfriend has seriously misjudged her position in this dynamic, and her place in your life, if she believes that her opinion on your gifts to your son are any of her concern.

From MarketWatch

You misjudged the market, or it simply turned sour while you were renovating.

From The Wall Street Journal

But they strikingly misjudged the popular appetite in Cotonou for any violent or radical system change.

From BBC

Kalyanam admitted he misjudged his coffee plan, and ended up short before the next delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal

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