as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
the gymnast misjudged her landing and sprained her ankle
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Recent Examples of misjudge
This time around, the culprit was a steep hill that the 74-year-old comedian misjudged.
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Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
The cornerback had the pass read and was in position, like a center fielder who misjudged the wall.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Moments later, Atlas appears to misjudge the angle needed to properly load one of the engine covers.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
Analysts believe Quibi misjudged customer needs by focusing on short-form content in a market already saturated with options.
—David Henkin, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
The cornerback had the pass read and was in position, like a center fielder who misjudged the wall.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Moments later, Atlas appears to misjudge the angle needed to properly load one of the engine covers.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
Analysts believe Quibi misjudged customer needs by focusing on short-form content in a market already saturated with options.
—David Henkin, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misjudge
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Read More: How Elon Musk Became a Kingmaker Musk misunderstands the AfD.Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, this view misunderstands the great influence these factors have on domestic consumption.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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This was a great way for our teams to come together, and the value of on-the-ground teamwork should never be underestimated.Natalie Bellis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Spanx Seamless Leggings $68 $39 at Spanx Never underestimate the power of a reliable pair of leggings.Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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And if Tehran is serious, its leaders may be gravely miscalculating.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Too often, a high-risk plan has been miscalculated, and opponents have punished Postecoglou's men.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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No one would credibly mistake the dignitaries on the north side of the National Cathedral as diehard fans of the man being honored Thursday for one last time in Washington, former President Jimmy Carter.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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No one would mistake Cleveland or Oklahoma City for a glamour market in free agency.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Misjudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misjudge. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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