Misjudging Meaning in English

word · lemma: misjudge

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Definition

Believing something or someone is different than they really are, usually because of an incorrect or incomplete understanding.

Usage & Nuances

'Misjudging' is often about forming an incorrect opinion, especially by underestimating or overestimating. It is used formally and informally, often with people ('misjudging someone') or situations ('misjudging the time needed'). Common with prepositions like 'by' or 'about'.

• Spanish: juzgar mal - subestimar
• Portuguese (BR): julgar mal - subestimar
• Portuguese (PT): julgar mal - subestimar
• Chinese (Simplified): 判断失误 - 估计错误
• Chinese (Traditional): 判斷失誤 - 估計錯誤
• Hindi: गलत आंकना - गलत निर्णय लेना
• Arabic: سوء الحكم - تقدير خاطئ
• Bengali: ভুল মূল্যায়ন করা - ভুল বিচার করা
• Russian: неправильно оценивать - заблуждаться (о ком-то/чём-то)
• Japanese: 見誤る - 誤って判断する
• Vietnamese: đánh giá sai
• Korean: 오해하다 - 잘못 판단하다
• Turkish: yanlış değerlendirmek - yanlış yargılamak
• Urdu: غلط اندازہ لگانا
• Indonesian: salah menilai

Example Sentences

She realized she was misjudging her friend’s intentions.

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Misjudging the distance, he tripped and fell.

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I think you might be misjudging his character—he’s actually very reliable.

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They were misjudging how long the project would take.

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We were completely misjudging the weather; it started pouring after we left.

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Don’t risk misjudging the risks—double-check everything before you decide.

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