Misjudging: meaning, definitions and examples

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misjudging

 

[ mɪsˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

error in judgment

Misjudging refers to the act of making an incorrect assessment or forming a false opinion about someone or something. This can happen in various contexts, including personal relationships, professional evaluations, or social interactions. When a person misjudges, they may overlook vital information or allow their biases to influence their decision-making. Over time, misjudging can lead to misunderstandings and damaged relationships.

Synonyms

miscalculate, misinterpret, overestimate, underestimate

Examples of usage

  • She misjudged his intentions, thinking he was unfriendly.
  • Misjudging the weather led them to pack the wrong gear for the hike.
  • He often misjudges people's character based on first impressions.
  • It's easy to misjudge someone without knowing their background.

Translations

Translations of the word "misjudging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 julgando mal

🇮🇳 गलत आकलन करना

🇩🇪 Fehleinschätzung

🇮🇩 salah menilai

🇺🇦 помилкове судження

🇵🇱 błędna ocena

🇯🇵 誤った判断

🇫🇷 jugement erroné

🇪🇸 juicio erróneo

🇹🇷 yanlış değerlendirme

🇰🇷 잘못된 판단

🇸🇦 تقدير خاطئ

🇨🇿 špatné posouzení

🇸🇰 nesprávne posúdenie

🇨🇳 错误判断

🇸🇮 napačna ocena

🇮🇸 rangar rang

🇰🇿 қате бағалау

🇬🇪 არასრული შეფასება

🇦🇿 səhv qiymətləndirmə

🇲🇽 juicio erróneo

Word origin

The word 'misjudging' combines the prefix 'mis-', meaning 'wrongly', with the term 'judging', which derives from the Old French 'jugier', itself originating from the Latin 'iudicare', meaning 'to judge, consider'. The prefix 'mis-' is used in English to indicate a mistaken or incorrect action. The concept of judging dates back to ancient societies where decisions were made based on the evaluation of circumstances or character. Over time, the term has evolved and entered the English language, reflecting the complexities of human perception and decision-making. The nuances of judgements and the potential for error are evident in various cultural debates and personal interactions, leading to the term 'misjudging' being relevant in discussions around biases, social perceptions, and personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,265, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.