Synonyms of miscalculation

miscalculation

noun

ˌmis-ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən 

as in mistake

a wrong judgment

treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistake
• misjudgment
• blunder
• misstep
• error
• trip
• slipup
• misapprehension
• misjudging
• slip
• inaccuracy
• misunderstanding
• miscue
• gaffe
• flub
• misstatement
• lapse
• fumble
• errancy
• goof
• misinterpretation
• stumble
• fault
• boob
• misconception
• clinker
• misconstruction
• foul-up
• boner
• muff
• misimpression
• misprision
• misconstruing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of miscalculation

The Digger Rockwell of Planet Hollywood, Cruise was (partially) to blame for the bigger is better culture that led us to a place where a single blockbuster miscalculation could threaten the entire studio system. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026

Paparo and Yang discussed maintaining communication among senior leaders to reduce the risk of miscalculation and encourage safe and professional conduct by their forces. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

But that miscalculation was, itself, premised on the unexamined assumption that a K-12 public education should be essentially vocational and therefore—almost by definition—aligned with corporate interests. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

Open communication strengthens deterrence, prevents adversary miscalculation, and normalizes space operations alongside the other services. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026