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misjudge
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Misjudge
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mis·judge
/
mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ
/
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mis-
juhj
]
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verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object),
mis·judged,
mis·judg·ing.
to
judge
, estimate, or value wrongly or unjustly.
Origin:
1525–35;
mis-
1
+
judge
Related forms
mis·judg·er,
noun
mis·judg·ing·ly,
adverb
mis·judg·ment;
especially British,
mis·judge·ment,
noun
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misjudge
(ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ)
—
vb
to judge (a person or persons) wrongly or unfairly
mis'judger
—
n
mis'judgment
—
n
mis'judgement
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
misjudge
1520s (implied in misiudgynge); see
mis-
(1) +
judge
(v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Children are more difficult to see around parked cars, and they can dart out into traffic or
misjudge
when it's safe to cross.
When the speed limit is high, drivers making left turns can sometimes seriously
misjudge
the speed of oncoming traffic.
As a result, consumers may
misjudge
their level of intoxication and engage in
risky behavior such as driving while intoxicated.
Even experts can
misjudge
how steep a running slope or cross slope is if they
do not use a level.
Moreover, some companies
misjudge
when industries are mature.
Even experienced abusers may
misjudge
their dosage and overdose because of the higher purity of the heroin.
Even the best water enthusiasts can
misjudge
changing water conditions when boating or swimming in open water.
Or you could
misjudge
the price your customers are willing to pay.
Hunters accustomed to deer-sized animals can easily
misjudge
an elk's distance.
They may have trouble judging distance and bump into things or
misjudge
steps.
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