as in mistake
a wrong judgment
a series of small misjudgings along the way eventually amounted to a colossal mistake
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as in misunderstanding
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
the gymnast misjudged her landing and sprained her ankle
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Recent Examples of misjudging
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar hit the barriers after misjudging a chicane.
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Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Overpaying for early acquisitions, misjudging theatrical performance, or relying on complex financing structures can all compound quickly in a market with thin margins and unpredictable returns.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
By adjusting force in real time, robots may be able to interact more naturally with fragile objects and unpredictable environments without over-gripping, slipping, or misjudging contact.
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New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
After big price increases during the pandemic, when vehicles were in short supply, Stellantis kept on going, misjudging how much consumers would be willing to pay, Brauer said.
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Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
The survey found that young daters often misinterpret green flags as red flags, misjudging intentions in stereotypical ways.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rather than collisions caused by surrounding traffic, these incidents involved the vehicle misjudging objects directly in its path.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar hit the barriers after misjudging a chicane.
—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Overpaying for early acquisitions, misjudging theatrical performance, or relying on complex financing structures can all compound quickly in a market with thin margins and unpredictable returns.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
By adjusting force in real time, robots may be able to interact more naturally with fragile objects and unpredictable environments without over-gripping, slipping, or misjudging contact.
—
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
After big price increases during the pandemic, when vehicles were in short supply, Stellantis kept on going, misjudging how much consumers would be willing to pay, Brauer said.
—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
The survey found that young daters often misinterpret green flags as red flags, misjudging intentions in stereotypical ways.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misjudging
Noun
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Bad luck happens, but preventable mistakes almost always cause road problems.
Verb
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There has already been some backlash to the project, with fans apparently misunderstanding the scope of the technology.
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In an article coming tomorrow, Clint Smith explores the betrayal of Black military officers, calling out the forces of reaction for misunderstanding the nature of patriotism.
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Another common mistake is underestimating silver's risk.
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The analyst believes the market is underestimating the company’s growth momentum.
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The headlines keep mistaking absorption for replacement.
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The cultural mistake is mistaking exposure and awareness for outcome.
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“Misjudging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misjudging. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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