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 obvious — though not necessarily correct — assumption is that a big and dumbass engineering error is at fault here, a miscalculation that the structural columns of the old building would be able to carry the new stories on top and couldn’t. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 July 2026

The risk is that this hybrid system develops without clear rules or consistent standards, increasing the potential for miscalculation and conflict at sea. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

However, these recent firings raise a real risk that senior officers will be overly cautious about providing their best advice and, therefore, that the chance for military miscalculation will grow dramatically. — William H. McRaven, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026

Her attorneys argued the delay was caused by a miscalculation related to a leap year. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026