Synonyms of miscalculation

miscalculation

noun

ˌmis-ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən 

as in mistake

a wrong judgment

treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistake
• misjudgment
• blunder
• misstep
• error
• trip
• slipup
• misapprehension
• misjudging
• slip
• inaccuracy
• misunderstanding
• miscue
• gaffe
• flub
• misstatement
• lapse
• fumble
• errancy
• goof
• misinterpretation
• stumble
• fault
• boob
• misconception
• clinker
• misconstruction
• foul-up
• boner
• muff
• misimpression
• misprision
• misconstruing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of miscalculation

In some cases, overpayments are due to miscalculations on the part of the Social Security Administration, or because the agency doesn't update beneficiaries' records in a timely way. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025

But given the enthusiasm the Mancunian is now showing, his harsh approach to the situation looks like a catastrophic miscalculation. —Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Its passage follows a Connecticut Mirror investigation on long-term care coverage that found the annual cost of maintaining these policies has skyrocketed for many residents due to miscalculations by insurers on how long people would live, the price of care and how many would need it. —Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025

To dismiss the energy transition because Trump does would be to make a severe miscalculation. —Justin Worland, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025