misjudge

[ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ]

misjudge Definition

• 1. to form an incorrect or unfair opinion about someone or something
• 2. to make a wrong decision about someone or something

Using misjudge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misjudge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm afraid you've misjudged him.

• Example

  She felt that the court had misjudged her case.

• Example

  He had misjudged the distance and was now too far away to hear what they were saying.

misjudge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misjudge

• misestimate
• miscalculate
• misconstrue

Antonyms for misjudge

• appraise
• assess
• evaluate

Phrases with misjudge

• misjudge someone's character

  to form an incorrect opinion about someone's personality or qualities

  Example

  I think you've misjudged his character.

• misjudge the situation

  to misunderstand or misinterpret the circumstances

  Example

  I misjudged the situation and ended up making things worse.

• misjudge the timing

  to make a mistake in estimating when something should happen

  Example

  He misjudged the timing of his speech and ended up speaking over the applause.

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Summary: misjudge in Brief

The verb 'misjudge' [ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ] means to form an incorrect or unfair opinion or to make a wrong decision about someone or something. It is often used in phrases such as 'misjudge someone's character' or 'misjudge the situation.' Synonyms include 'misestimate' and 'miscalculate,' while antonyms include 'appraise' and 'evaluate.'