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Definition of misjudgment

misjudgment

/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
(UK: misjudgement)
mis · judg · ment
Plural:misjudgments
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misjudgment Lexical Profile

misjudgment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mistaken or inaccurate opinion, assessment, or conclusion formed about a person, situation, or course of action.

Example

"The project's delay was the result of a serious misjudgment regarding how long the software testing would take."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'misjudgment' in American English and often 'misjudgement' in British English.

• Nearby Words

misinterpret
misinterpretation
misjudge
misjudgment
mislabel
mislay
mislead

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'misjudge' and the suffix '-ment', with 'judge' tracing back through Old French 'jugier' to Latin 'iudicare' (to examine officially or form an opinion).

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