Synonyms of misjudge

misjudge

verb

ˌmis-ˈjəj 

as in to misunderstand

to make an incorrect judgment regarding

the gymnast misjudged her landing and sprained her ankle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misunderstand
• underestimate
• miscalculate
• mistake
• misconceive
• misestimate
• overestimate
• mismeasure
• misconstrue
• misperceive
• misapprehend
• misinterpret
• misgauge
• misdeem
• overrate
• overvalue
• undervalue
• underrate
• misknow
• miscount
• misreckon
• misesteem

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misjudge

The extent of harm, after all, can be misjudged by those suffering it, and complaints are not always offered by the frightened captive. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Investors are misjudging, and then correcting, who or what will actually capture AI’s value. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

According to reporting by CalMatters, these surveillance systems gave lower scores to nurses who stayed on the phone longer than 15 minutes and often misjudged the emotional context of their conversations. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Taaffe, a former Texas standout the Dolphins selected in the fifth round, had an opportunity to pull down an interception on a Malik Willis pass to Malik Washington, but seemingly misjudged the ball, which wasn’t brought down by the receiver. — Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026