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

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 notes

In plain EnglishTo judge something or someone wrongly.

Common pairings

misjudge the distance misjudge a person

Word forms

misjudged past tense, misjudges singular

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Etymology

From mis- + judge.

Rhymes for misjudge

judge fudge nudge budge grudge smudge sludge begrudge

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Frequently asked questions

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.