misjudge (Meaning)

Wordnet

misjudge (v)

judge incorrectly

Webster

misjudge (v. t. & i.)

To judge erroneously or unjustly; to err in judgment; to misconstrue.

misjudge Sentence Examples

  1. Don't misjudge her silence as indifference; she's deeply processing her emotions.
  2. The recruiter misjudged the candidate's skills, leading to an unsuccessful hiring decision.
  3. The coach misjudged the opponent's tactics, resulting in a crushing defeat.
  4. The parent misjudged the child's maturity level, expecting them to be more responsible.
  5. The meteorologist misjudged the severity of the incoming storm, causing widespread damage.
  6. The doctor misjudged the patient's condition, leading to a delay in treatment.
  7. The politician misjudged the public's reaction to their policies, sparking widespread protests.
  8. The investor misjudged the market trend, resulting in significant losses.
  9. The manager misjudged the employee's motivation, assuming they were uninspired when in reality they were simply overwhelmed.
  10. The traveler misjudged the distance to their destination, leading to a long and tiring journey.

FAQs About the word misjudge

judge incorrectlyTo judge erroneously or unjustly; to err in judgment; to misconstrue.

underestimate, miscalculate,misunderstand, mistake, misconceive,misestimate, overestimate, misapprehend, misperceive, misconstrue

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Don't misjudge her silence as indifference; she's deeply processing her emotions.

The recruiter misjudged the candidate's skills, leading to an unsuccessful hiring decision.

The coach misjudged the opponent's tactics, resulting in a crushing defeat.

The parent misjudged the child's maturity level, expecting them to be more responsible.