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Misjudged: meaning, definitions and examples

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misjudged

 

[ mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

incorrect assessment

Misjudged is the past tense of the verb misjudge, which means to form an incorrect opinion or judgment about something or someone. It often arises from misunderstanding or lack of information. For example, someone might misjudge a person's character based solely on their appearance or first impression. Misjudging can lead to negative consequences in relationships and situations, as it may result in unfair treatment or decisions based on faulty assumptions.

Synonyms

miscalculate, misinterpret, misread, mistake

Examples of usage

  • She misjudged his intentions and ended up in a conflict.
  • Many people misjudged the risks involved in the project.
  • He misjudged the reaction of the audience to his speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "misjudged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mal interpretado

🇮🇳 गलत आंका गया

🇩🇪 falsch eingeschätzt

🇮🇩 salah menilai

🇺🇦 неправильно оцінений

🇵🇱 błędnie osądzony

🇯🇵 誤って評価された

🇫🇷 mal jugé

🇪🇸 mal juzgado

🇹🇷 yanlış değerlendirildi

🇰🇷 잘못 판단된

🇸🇦 مُقيَّم بشكل خاطئ

🇨🇿 špatně posouzený

🇸🇰 nesprávne posúdený

🇨🇳 错误判断

🇸🇮 napačno ocenjen

🇮🇸 rangað ranglega

🇰🇿 қате бағаланған

🇬🇪 არასწორად შეფასებული

🇦🇿 səhv qiymətləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 mal juzgado

Etymology

The term 'misjudge' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'mis-', meaning wrong or incorrect, and the word 'judge', which comes from the Old French 'jugier', and Latin 'judicare', meaning to judge or to decide. The prefix 'mis-' has been used in the English language since the 14th century to denote the idea of error or wrongness. The notion of misjudging someone or a situation encapsulates the human tendency to form opinions based on incomplete information or biases. Over time, the usage of the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, particularly in legal, social, and interpersonal scenarios, where erroneous judgments can have significant repercussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,824, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.