Meaning & use
misjudge
To form an incorrect opinion or estimate about a person, situation, or distance.
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The coach misjudged the rookie's talent and left him off the starting lineup.
He misjudged the gap and the car barely made it across the intersection in time.
A note on using this word
Misjudge often implies a flawed evaluation of character, ability, or a physical measurement rather than pure meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
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