verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To make an error in judging, to incorrectly assess.

   "I misjudged you. I don't like your politics but I appreciate your loyalty to your friends."

2. 2
   judge incorrectly wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

underestimatecontortdistorterrgarbleget one wrong

Example

More examples

"I misjudged you. I don't like your politics but I appreciate your loyalty to your friends."

Etymology

From mis- + judge.

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