misjudgment

noun

mis·​judgment

variants or misjudgement

(ˈ)mis+

: incorrect or distorted judgment

the accident was caused by his misjudgment of the sharpness of the curve

his prejudices have led him into a serious misjudgment of his opponent

Word History

Etymology

mis- entry 1 + judgment

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Rhymes for misjudgment

• prejudgment
• judgement
• judgment