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Definition of misjudge

misjudge

/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
mis · judge
Past Simple:misjudged
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Past Participle:misjudged
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Present Participle:misjudging
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misjudge Lexical Profile

misjudge Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To form a wrong or unfair opinion about a person, situation, or quality.

Example

"I apologize for doubting your commitment; I clearly misjudged your intentions from the start."

2

To estimate or calculate a distance, time, amount, or measurement incorrectly.

Example

"The driver misjudged the sharpness of the curve and had to brake suddenly."

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• Rhymes for misjudge

• Nearby Words

misinformer
misinterpret
misinterpretation
misjudge
misjudgment
mislabel
mislay

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English from the 14th century, formed by combining the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) with the verb 'judge' (from Old French 'jugier', ultimately from Latin 'iudicare').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misjudge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misjudge
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