verb
misjudge
Misjudge (verb) means to form a wrong opinion or estimate of someone or something. Example: “I completely misjudged how long the drive would take.”
verb
1
To form a wrong opinion or estimate of someone or something.
"I completely misjudged how long the drive would take."
"Don't misjudge him — he's far more capable than he lets on."
How to use misjudge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo judge something or someone wrongly.
Common pairings
misjudge the distance
misjudge a person
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- misjudges
- Past tense
- misjudged
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Etymology
From mis- + judge.
Rhymes for misjudge
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What does “misjudge” mean?
The word “misjudge” means to form a wrong opinion or estimate of someone or something. In plain terms, to judge something or someone wrongly.
How do you use “misjudge” in a sentence?
Here is “misjudge” used in a sentence: “I completely misjudged how long the drive would take.”
What part of speech is “misjudge”?
“Misjudge” is a verb.
What is the meaning of misjudge?
"misjudge" (verb) means to form a wrong opinion or estimate of someone or something.
